Like the
celebrations for Janus, Thanksgiving is the only holiday with two sides to
measure
When we
observe both we can bask in an unsurpassed treasure
The first
part is to give thanks for the bounty with which we are blessed
To find
gratitude in our daily lives no matter the amount of stress
To heed the
thoughtful words of Charlie Brown
Read,
reflect then live them and in sharing pass them around
“What if,
for today, we were grateful for everything”
Feel the
sense of joy and hope and contentment within to spring
The second part
is “giving” as we possess a lot
To share
with those who have less or close to naught
Be it your
volunteer time at a food bank collecting or packaging food
For
distribution to those on this day and others the pangs of hunger wooed
Or
volunteering on a food line to serve a turkey meal
If without
time a check to Second Harvest to make the holiday for the less fortunate real
If on this
day a part of your bounty however small you share
The rewards
you will feel will be beyond compare
After Grace
on this day please enjoy with family and friends you Thanksgiving Day feast
Having
celebrating both parts you will have maxed out never to experience least
© November 28, 2019 Michael P. Ridley aka the
Alaskanpoet
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