Grateful for the Life

 

At times our own light goes out and is rekindled by a spark from another person. Each of us has cause to think with deep gratitude of those who have lighted the flame within us.
–Albert Schweitzer

 

I have many reservations about the Thanksgiving holiday. Oh I believe gratitude to be a necessary part of life. If we can’t appreciate what we have then whatever comes our way will be something we won’t appreciate. Part of my hesitation is that we have a special day put aside as if to say “Let’s get all this gratitude stuff over with so we can get on with things.” What’s more many of us do it in the company of those with whom we have the greatest degree of awkwardness.
I also am not comfortable with the alterations of history. Happy natives serving the settlers their holiday dinner. Ever notice not many First Nations people celebrate this holiday.
I do love both the intention and action of gratitude tho. I have been given a lot of wonderful things in my life. I have wonderful people to share it with and a pretty great family. I love what I do and I have enough challenges to keep it interesting. I have been given talent and ways of using those talents and people who appreciate them. I have love and time for love and a burning curiosity to see what happens next. For all of this I am grateful.
What are you most thankful for in your life?
Blessings, G

 

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It's Your Turn to Feed the DogIt’s Your Turn to Feed the Dog by G A Rosenberg

 

VelocityVelocity by G A Rosenberg

 

Wishing all those who celebrate a happy Hanukah:

 

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  1. One thing I am thankful for is your postings – they always bring me food for thought and an understanding that I am not alone in my quest. Another gratitude is waking each day and seeing myself in the bathroom mirror – to know that I am still alive in this amazing world…

    1. Thanks Charles. Your words mean quite a bit. I love the work you put into your art and writing and find the results profound as well.
      More and more I find things in the every day to be grateful for.

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