The holidays are a time for gatherings, celebrations and also reflection.
The Christians celebrate Christmas, the Jews Chanukah, the Buddhists Vesak, the Muslims Ramadan, and the Hindus Diwali.
But it is only Thanksgiving, this beautiful American holiday, that manages to bring all people of all faiths, political ideologies and nationalities together in common sentiment and very often at one common table.
As people sit together, bless the food and engage in jovial discussions about how yummy everything is, someone reaches across the table for an extra serving of sweet potato or slice of turkey and in this seemingly pragmatic gesture, that someone, in the spirit of this holiday marked by generosity, is also reaching across and bridging divides with a oneness of heart inspired by gratitude.
On this blessed day, I thank life itself for all the gifts that it bears. I am thankful for those individuals that touched my life but are no longer with me. I am thankful for the parents and grandparents, the family and friends, the loves that once were and the one yet to come, and I am most especially thankful for my child and all children for they are the keepers of our dreams and the keepers of a kinder and brighter world.
Happy Thanksgiving to everyone and should there be any one friend or friend to be, that does not have a Thanksgiving dinner to attend, I would very much LOVE to have you come to my home and share this holiday with me.
Nora
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