Giving Thanks

As we approach Thanksgiving in Western Massachusetts, it is easy to get caught up in the hustle, bustle and mania that surrounds holiday preparations. I want to pause for a moment before the grocery shopping, food preparations, intense cleaning and extended family descend upon us and reflect on what Thanksgiving is really all about.

Being Thankful.

It can be so hard to stop and remember to be thankful, especially when life isn’t going as smoothly as we hope. Financial worries, sickness, busy work schedules and the rigors of daily life can set us into a robotic spin where we forget to savor the goodness around us. I am guilty of this, although I strive to overcome that personal trait.

So I am Thankful for…

my daughters.  They are lovely, smart, talented and spirited.   I am so proud to be their mom.

my mom, who paves the way to goodness and generosity each day.

my sister, my first best friend.

my boyfriend, Morriss is there for me every day.

my circle of dear friends. They bolster me and love me as I am.

my work. It is a rare thing to have a career that impacts people’s personal lives in such a meaningful way. I love being a real estate agent in Western Massachusetts.

my hobby. Even though I teach dance as a job, it is really a paid hobby as it is so important and meaningful to me. It is my therapy, my exercise, my family away from home.

my condo. We love it here. It isn’t fixed up the way I want it to be (yet), but it is a lovely and safe place to raise my daughters.

my health.  Aches and pains, sniffles and sneezes are all temporary.  I am lucky to be well.

my cats.  Their furry snuggles cheer and relax me.

my geography.  I love living in Western Massachusetts.

So many things to be grateful and thankful for every day.  Let’s try to remind each other to slow down and cherish these things more often.

What are YOU Thankful for?