I don't wait to celebrate Thanksgiving once a year because I celebrate IT EVERYDAY, I'm grateful and thankful for everyone, everything and each experience in my life. I'm appreciative of the people who choose to be & stay in my life. Most of all, I am thankful that God gives me a new day to start over when I wake up each morning. I am especially thankful for my beautiful son, mother, father & family; our military who continue to risk their lives to uphold OUR FREEDOM; and the second chances given to our men, women and children who have survived any and all tragedies--have lived to tell about it, to make and shape this world. I appreciate that person on BART willing to give up the seat for our elders, women and especially the pregnant women. I appreciate that gentleman who holds the doors for us ladies. So, you see I am the eternal optimist. I find joy and grace in everyday life. I am also human--I refer to those who do the opposite of everything I'm appreciative of as being raised by wolves; at the same time, I feel sorry for those individuals as well--it makes me wonder, what is it that's going on in their lives that they neglect to see the world around them? All I know is Mom & Dad always told me to be "as helpful as we can be to our brothers and sisters here on earth 'cause we're here for exactly that--to help each other."
I'm also grateful for those who chose not to stay in my life because they helped me understand a part of me that which I needed to grow out of and let go of so I can grow into a stronger individual and welcome others who are worthy of my love, time and energy. I heard the saying that "you can't take everyone on your journey" and now I can vouch for it because this statement is true for me. I have forgiven those who have wronged me because I choose not to be burdened with someone else's baggage. Hence, forgiving them in actuality is forgiving yourself.
So you see, My Loves--life is one big celebration! We're all here to contribute our part to make life worthwhile and enjoy each other's company--make it a "party!" Since Life IS a party, please pass me the Patron! LOL!!!!
Till next week, HAPPY THANKSGIVING & AS ALWAYS, I bid you all love, light & compassion.
~Maria
I'm also grateful for those who chose not to stay in my life because they helped me understand a part of me that which I needed to grow out of and let go of so I can grow into a stronger individual and welcome others who are worthy of my love, time and energy. I heard the saying that "you can't take everyone on your journey" and now I can vouch for it because this statement is true for me. I have forgiven those who have wronged me because I choose not to be burdened with someone else's baggage. Hence, forgiving them in actuality is forgiving yourself.
So you see, My Loves--life is one big celebration! We're all here to contribute our part to make life worthwhile and enjoy each other's company--make it a "party!" Since Life IS a party, please pass me the Patron! LOL!!!!
Till next week, HAPPY THANKSGIVING & AS ALWAYS, I bid you all love, light & compassion.
~Maria
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