We just put away the jack-o-lanterns and now it's time for the turkey and stuffing in just two weeks.! As I think about the celebration of Thanksgiving, it moves me to pontificate with whom I'd like to spend my time over the holidays. I have to ask the question, "Who and what brings joy to my life?"
In my mind, Thanksgiving gives us real motivation to be deliberate in our thankfulness for those in our lives who give us sustenance, love, memories and enjoyment. When I get down to the nitty gritty, I know that I'm blessed with many people in my life. I just hope that God gives me the patience to deal with the blessings he's given me! I have two aging parents, two sisters, several nieces and two nephews, three parent-in-laws, one husband, three kids, one dog, one cat, several great neighbors and of course, my dear girlfriends.
When I think of who brings joy to my life, of course, I have to include all of the above. But there are many "things" that bring joy as well such as music, forwarded emails, e-cards, funny videos on YouTube, http://www.wherethehellismatt.com/ and www.ted.com/talks. I'll be honest, I spend 8 or more hours a day online thanks in part to my job and my ever-growing email addiction.
I plan to spend Thanksgiving offline all the while being thankful for the people in my life who exist in my day to day world and maybe, I'll sneak in a few emails just for good measure.
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