A Time for Thanks
With the Thanksgiving Holiday upon us, I thought I’d deviate a bit from the column and share an essay from my soon-to-be released book, “The Incoherent Rambling of a Man in Transition.” I hope you enjoy it.
As Americans hustle and bustle about—traveling, cooking and gathering family and friends, I ponder the origin of Thanksgiving.
As we learned in school, the Pilgrims were grateful for what the new world provided them. And they were astounded with the help they received adapting to a new way from a different people. The Pilgrims, being smart and concerned for their survival, opted to invite their neighbors over to thank them and ensure peace.
But what has happened since those days? As Americans, why didn’t we take the Pilgrims’ cue to heart? Why have we let Thanksgiving deteriorate to “just another
I submit that Thanksgiving should not be just about connecting family and friends, but could be a great opportunity to fuel the bonds of people of all ages, races, genders and social status. The opportunity to share a feast with people you don’t know could start something special—something that
While this simple gesture could be good for
What if we really could develop true appreciation for the things we have instead of just wishing for more? Let’s try to appreciate the simple acts of our friends and co-workers as a start. Let’s start cherishing the time we have together, the fun we have together, and the opportunity to really give thanks.
The Pilgrims came to this country to escape persecution. They came to start a new life. That should inspire us to think differently this Thanksgiving.
Wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. We have so much to be thankful for!
Until next week…
Craig