Thanksgiving

With economic woes dominating the headlines, we sometimes forget about all we have. As you sit down with your families tomorrow to celebrate Thanksgiving, try to put aside talk of recession/depression/deleveraging/credit crisis/reduced bonuses and recall all of the gifts in our lives.

On balance, most of us are fortunate to have what we have. We live in the best country in the world, where we are free to dissent with those in power and which just experienced a historical election. Most of us have decent jobs that allow us to provide shelter, food and a pretty nice lifestyle. We may not be making a ga-zillion bucks, but we are blessed. My advice for you as we enter the heart of the holiday season is to remember all that is good in your life, not what is lacking.

My Aunt H likes to recount the following prayer: "Thank you God (you can replace with goddess, energy force or just say thanks to the universe) for giving us every single thing we need and most of what we could ever want."

Believe me, it's how I feel on a daily basis.

Thanksgiving Blessings to you and all your loved ones.

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