The Goodness Blog 

Happy Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. It is wonderful to have an occasion to get together with others, just to celebrate all we have to be grateful for. Originally the holiday focused on gratitude for food and physical survival, which was greatly assisted by the native Americans who helped the pilgrims survive in this new land. Today, most Americans don't have to worry about regular access to food. While the holiday still focuses on the sharing of a great meal, the real gratitude celebration I see is that of friends and family - community.

In these times of busy schedules, fast food, long distance relationships, and globalization, it can get awfully impersonal out there. How many of you live in the same state you went to high school in? My friends and family are scattered all over the world. That's fine, but how much more precious that makes every chance for heartful connection with those in our current community.

Tonight I will finally stop working (which I have been doing all day) and take some organic vegetables I'll prepare up to Bamboo Mountain Sanctuary to share with friends. After dinner we will sing and play music. Wherever you are, whatever you are doing, here is wishing you a most warm and beautiful holiday. May you truly feel your abundance.