Gratitude
- November 24th, 2011
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Today I will be with my family for Thanksgiving. It will be a wonderful day because I always love being with my family. The delicious food will make it even better. I have much to be grateful for. I realize many people are suffering in this world. Not everyone is content with their life. And many are being affected by social injustices. Many of us experience hardships. I myself have experienced hardships. I am, however, still grateful for the life I have. I am fortunate to have such amazing people in my life. I am also grateful to have shelter, food, and good health. I always try to be appreciative and grateful for everything I have.
Thanksgiving is a holiday observed in America and Canada, when many of us take the time to be with our loved ones and give thanks for what we have. However, I do realize that the world is much more than just America and Canada. Some of you who find this blog may be from a completely different country, where this holiday is not observed. When I thought about this, I realized that Thanksgiving doesn’t just have to be limited to one day or about a historical event in one country. Thanksgiving can be a peaceful moment on any day when we experience happiness. Even if we are sad or suffering, there must be something we can find that can put a smile on our face.
Surely there are those who suffer so much that they will never know happiness. That thought makes me sad. I wish we could all be happy and at peace. Perhaps saying that is a bit of a cliché, because I’m sure almost everybody on this planet wishes the same. Yet, we do not have such universal peace. I wanted to write something beautiful, something that could make everyone smile. But I know that I would be lying to myself and to you if I wrote that this is a day for everyone in the world to be happy. Some may be happy, while others may be depressed.
No matter what is happening in this world, I want to wish all of you the best day possible. I hope, despite the hardships we may face, that you may find a moment during this day or any day when you can smile and be happy. I am grateful to be alive, and I hope you are too. Happy Thanksgiving!