Apart from the fact that Thanksgiving isn't really celebrated here in Jamaica, and the fact that there are persons around the world who see the day as 'a celebration of the genocide of the Native Americans' I personally like the fact that it's a day embraces the idea of giving thanks.
I think this is something many of us overlook in our day to day activities and to be honest that's a bit...sad. I'm sure if some of us think back on the day/week/month/year we've had, we remember that accident that almost happened, the situation that could have been fatal or the opportunity that seemed to pop up out of nowhere. Those are some of the things we can be thankful for
Of course there are so many other things as well, basic things like waking up each morning, having food/shelter for you and your family or being oh so fortunate to have a job (yes! so many persons tend to forget that that in itself is a blessing).
Each year around this time, I make a list of the things I'm thankful for that happened throughout the year. It somewhat acts like a year in review for me and sometimes it takes me a while to really think through everything that has happened. At the end of it all though, I can see where I've gotten closer to my goals and it all acts as a little reminder of how blessed I am.
If you're reading this and thinking like other persons I've spoken to, I can imagine that you are probably now thinking that I'm saying all this because of religious beliefs, but honestly I think thanks can be given regardless of the higher being you believe in.
The overall idea is to just think about all the great opportunities, near-miss bad experiences, and just about everything else you've been fortunate to have over the course of the year and give thanks!
Hope you all enjoy the day of food and family, I'll be working on my list.
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