This is a direct quote from one of my digital-mentors, Tony Robbins.
It was a great reminder for the reason of any Season, being chosen for this moment of Thanksgiving.
Have a great Thanksgiving and always keep in mind the feeling of Gratitude.
With no further ado...
Thanksgiving is a cherished time for us to slow down, get present to the moment, and reflect on the people, places, memories, and magic moments that make life itself so special. We come together with our family and friends to share in the spirit of gratitude.
Often around the table we ask: What are you grateful for?
It’s such a powerful question.
I invite you to take a moment with me to consider all the things in your life - big and seemingly small - that you could be grateful for. After all, it’s what the season is all about. And just by focusing our awareness on appreciation, we uncover even more of the miracle it is to be alive.
Gratitude is the antidote to anger - you can’t be grateful and angry at the same time. So as you spend time with those dear to you this week just notice all there is to appreciate. What could you choose to be happy about? Who could you say ‘thank you’ to this year?
What if we chose to be grateful for the gifts, the challenges - all that life offers us. What if we took on the belief that everything in life is happening for us, and it all serves our growth and evolution?
When we view our lives through the lens of gratitude and appreciation we experience a level of freedom and fulfillment like never before. Sometimes in life it’s when we lose one of our blessings - our health, mobility, loved one, job, friend - that we put aside our grumblings and gain a true appreciation for all the gifts that grace our lives.
So let’s choose gratitude this Thanksgiving. Share with those you love and the people around you what they mean to you. Thank them with simple kindness and voice your appreciation. Send a note, share a smile even if it’s with a stranger. You might even consider offering a prayer - you don’t have to be religious or spiritual to do it. The most powerful prayer I know is simply: Thank You.
Tony Robbins
Update: The team from Tony Robbins graciously reached out to me and has given me the opportunity to share some free tools to help you grow along your journey. Please check out https://www.tonyrobbins.com/free-tools/ if you want to learn more.
~Sho~