THANKSGIVING THINKING by Carol Lienhart ♥ ♥ ♥ The excitement is already growing within me as I anticipate the annual gatherings to celebrate Thanksgiving. Although I have always believed Thanksgiving is not a day but an attitude of the heart...I do treasure my family and friends gathered about a beautiful table with the best china and crystal with flowers and candles and conversation and laughter. Oh...I must not forget the food as food is usually the star of the show...and both essential and sometimes, detrimental, to our existence. But Thanksgiving, and mealtime, can present a challenge...and the challenge is to go anywhere and have a meal with most anybody without reference to the eating rules, or breaking the rules or eating guilties. Surely the whole world doesnt have an eating disorder...and even if that be true...maybe for just one day we can set the food rules aside and discuss the beauty of life and love...and express gratitude for our plenty. As preparations are well underway...I am reflecting on gatherings from the past...and feeling gratitude for the many people who made all the food possible...from the planters of the seed to the workers in the harvest...to the hands that prepared each loving bite. So for just one day, may we trust our bodies and our taste buds and let the rules be cheerfulness, and kindness, and loving expressions. Happy Thanksgiving to all my precious friends who celebrate this family holiday...and a heart of thanksgiving to each of you...everywhere...my love, blessings, and good cheer. ♥
Posted on: Sat, 22 Nov 2014 15:18:38 +0000
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