This year I'm adopting the American tradition of Thansgiving. I love the idea of this holiday and I especially love any holiday that results in a table filled with amazing food, wine, and friends.
This year I'm really felling the
need to count my blessings much more than I've done in the past as it's been so revealing and challenging for me. I have many things to be thankful
for, one of which is that this particularly trying year is coming to an end and
that I've survived it, but also for many joys and lessons I've learnt that I'll
keep with me.
We all feel like this as the year
starts to wind down. We start to think about how we've spent our time or which
goals we've reached, and then the inevitable new years resolution planning
starts to make sure we do better in the next year.
If you think about it, there's less than 2 months until the end of the year and so if you haven't started planning, checking online for gifts, or looking into holiday plans, you may find that the year-end may catch you by surprise.
Before the year ends
without me even taking account of what has happened and another one begins, I
want to make sure I take time to think about what I'm thankful for.
I will admit, quite proudly, that
my 'be thankful' initiative is not purely a reflective one. I love the
holidays, and I'm a real sucker for them too. As soon as I saw Woolies and Game
had their Christmas decorations out (early in October) I was feeling it. And
yes, I know I've bought into consumerism and been targeted by marketing
displays. I'm guilty of it and I don't mind.
I'll take any excuse to get
caught up in all the festivities.
So, each week until the actual
Thanksgiving holiday, which is the 27th November, I'm going to remember, savor
and share what I'm most grateful for.
Perhaps I'll even commemorate the
day with a thanksgiving dinner... I do love a dinner party!
I can't think of any better way
to usher in the end of this year and get ready for all the exciting changes
that are coming up!
So, that's 4 weeks until
Thanksgiving, 4 things to be thankful for, and just under 3 weeks to plan my
feast.
Let the festivities begin!
M
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