The Thursday Ramble: Thankfulness

 

For my readers in the United States, Happy Thanksgiving. For all of my readers, take a moment today to reflect on all of the things we have to be thankful for. 

We wake up each morning to a fresh day, a new start. 

If you are reading this, you can read, you have internet access, and some kind of an electronic device that science fiction 50 years ago. 

We miss those who are not here with us today, because they were an important part of our lives. Celebrate that they were a part of your life. 

The United States holiday of Thanksgiving has it roots in harvest festivals of the past. Marking the end of the season of hard work, giving thanks for the bounty of the earth, and wishes that the harvest will sustain us until the next season. My ancestors were at the first Thanksgiving festival that English refugees celebrated all those years ago. 

I am thankful for:

Reasonably good health, 

A comfortable home, 

Good food, 

Fresh Water, 

Friends, family, 

For being able to read and learn, 

For an education that changed me as a person, 

For having been able to help others live a better life, 

For my daily walks, 

For all of my blog friends, 

For enough.  I have something Elon Musk has never had, and that is enough. When you find enough, you find inner peace. 

Have a Wonderful and Thankful day!