Thanksgiving.
It would be pretty easy to meander into maudlin territory when writing about such a day so I’ll spare you that today. I will say that I am thankful for many, many people and things in my life and try to keep that in mind every day. We often overlook those things which give our lives meaning and depth and focus instead on the negative aspects of life. What we are not. What we don’t have. What we haven’t done. Too much time is wasted with these thoughts, especially given the limited time we have in this world.
So, today, I ask that you look at your life as though it were a painting in a frame. See it for the beauty it holds, the colors and texture that are present. It may not be a Rembrandt, but what does that matter? Appreciate the uniqueness of it and treat it as the precious thing that it is. Treat yourself and the world around you with respect. Today and every day. Then every day will truly be like a holiday.
Here’s a song that carries the theme amd title of this post. It’s from William Bell who recorded on the legendary Stax/Volt label. I love this song and can’t get it out of my head whenever I stumble across it. Enjoy and have a great Thanksgiving.
Redtree Times 