Like many of you, I adore Thanksgiving. I treasure the inclusivity, the tastes and smells, and the opportunity for gathering close together to acknowledge and express gratitude for our many blessings. It is with that spirit that I offer you this poem.
Lite Prayer
(From Earth Prayers from Around the World)
Earth teach me stillness as the grasses are stilled with light. Earth teach me humility as blossoms are humble with beginning. Earth teach me caring as the mother who secures her young. Earth teach me courage as the tree which stands all alone. Earth teach me limitation as the ant which crawls on the ground. Earth teach me freedom as the eagle which soars in the sky. Earth teach me resignation as they leaves which die in the fall. Earth teach me regeneration as the seed which rises in the spring. Earth teach me to forget myself as melted snow forgets its life. Earth teach me to remember kindness as dry fields weep with rain.
So dear reader, tell me:
- What kindnesses are you grateful for on this Thanksgiving?
- How might you allow yourself to truly receive the bounty of the holiday?
Take care of your special self.
Happy thanksgiving Cheryl as you receive and give love that is both available and abundant ! Every blessing on all who sup at your table this thanksgiving day Love, Mary
Thank you for reminding me to receive, Mary! Something I struggle with. Which is such a shame as you are so right about the abundance that abounds. Love to you.
Happy Thanksgiving Cheryl. Sending you love and blessings.
Thank you for your kind blessings.
Happy Thanksgiving, Cheryl!!! Your caring thoughts going out to us on this forum are a blessing, too!
Thanks so much, Gretchen. My best to you and yours.
Thankful for the people, the moment, and knowing it may not come again. Thankful for the pause….
Yes. Thank you for YOU, Lori.