As we pause on this Sunday of Thanksgiving week, to begin our reflection of gratitude, it may seem difficult during this chaotic time. Individually and collectively we have experienced drastic change in how to interact with one another. We continue to be unable to mingle freely with our family and friends in an effort to protect each other. And for many, all of these changes has not kept them from experiencing the loss of a loved one or of their own health.
I would encourage my family and friends to reflect on fond memories of celebrating Thanksgiving or Friendsgiving and continue on with the hope and anticipation of being all together again - when we will love each other more fiercely and deeply.
“Gratitude is the inward feeling of kindness received. Thankfulness is the natural impulse to express that feeling. Thanksgiving is the following of that impulse.” – Henry Van Dyke
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