Thanksgiving is a day for sharing meals and spending time with family and friends but every day is an opportunity for Giving Thanks. At the end of every Yoga class I direct my students to turn their attention to Gratitude. To give thanks for their world and everyone in it. To give thanks for their material comforts whatever they may be…and to especially give thanks for those they love and those who love them.

Thanksgiving reminds us to pause and be grateful for our shelter and food, the support of loved ones, our health, and the community that surrounds us. There is so much negativity in our world today especially in the media and yet there is so much to appreciate. As money and material pursuits fall away we are reminded, sometimes quite suddenly and harshly, that there is much more to life that matters beyond money and what we have. What matters is who we are. What matters is how we choose to live. What matters is how we love. What matters is our generosity and compassion. What matters is the welfare of all mankind, the earth and all creatures. What matters is we realize that we are part of the whole. What matters is that we are all One and that we remain focused on the positive in our self, in others, and our world. What we focus on gets stronger…may we seek the positive in all situations…as the positive energy grows our life and our world will be more balanced.

On this day of giving thanks may we all pause to remember that even in challenging times we have so much to be thankful for. As I teach my students…a life of Gratitude is a life of Joy. May every day be a day for Giving Thanks and may you remember to take a moment each day to be thankful for all the blessings, gifts and miracles that fill your life…even in the darkest times.

Giving thanks also reminds me to take time in preparing this meal, pouring my love into every measure, every stir, every cut, and pour. Food made with love is the highest form of nourishment for those who come to our table. The body will more easily digest food that is prepared with care and loving attention to detail.

As I prepare this sacred meal to share with my loved Ones tomorrow my heart fills with Gratitude for my wonderful life, this beautiful earth, this day in time and all the amazing beautiful people in my world…may it be so for you.

With love & blessings,
Kathleen