During the Thanksgiving holiday, many of us take the opportunity to give thanks for all that we are grateful for. I think this is great but my only problem with holidays are that they encourage people to do things on one day that they should be doing every day. For example, Mother’s Day and Father’s Day are supposed to be a day for you to honor the people that brought you into the world while Valentine’s Day is reserved for the one you love. If these people are so important then why do they only get one special day in your life. It’s just like Black History Month… OK, we won’t go there today.
I hope each person this Thanksgiving will not make giving thanks a once per year activity. Life is a blessing that we often take for granted. We foolishly think that we have an unlimited number of opportunities to say the things we need to say and to do the things we should be doing every day. However, the reality is that our days are numbered and we don’t have the schedule. You have to make the most of everyday and not wait until Sundays or Thanksgiving to give thanks for what you have.
One problem in our society is that we look at life as a challenge that we have to overcome. On a daily basis we are so consumed with menial tasks that we are unable to clearly see all of the things that we have to be thankful for. We focus on what we don’t have and spend time in a rat race chasing the cheese. Then, we wait until a holiday or special occasion to slow down and show appreciation for what should matter every day.
However, life changes when you wake up, see each day as an opportunity and have an appreciation for the chance to make the most of each moment in that day. Upon the realization of all the opportunities available in your life, you are no longer looking forward to the holidays to show your family and friends appreciation or envying your co-worker’s promotion because you see the blessings that are inherent in each day of your life. You see that this day, just as all the others, was not guaranteed and you should be thankful for the opportunity to share your time and talents with those you care for every day.
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