This weekend a homeless person and a child asked me the same critical question about Thanksgiving.
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I sat there on the street and shared a meal with the homeless man. This man was more cheerful and happy than most people I know with an abundance in their lives. I was amazed to hear of all the things he was grateful for in his life.
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The question I was asked by this man and a 10 year old child:
“What is the point of Thanksgiving?”
Thanksgiving has different meaning to different people, but in the end the message is consistent to all. Be thankful and grateful for what we have, not just for the obvious like food, but also for all the little things in our lives. No matter what our situation or circumstance in life, there is always something / someone to be grateful for.
Thats not always as easy as it sounds as we are not only surrounded by negativity, we have also created a culture focusing on what we don’t have, should have, why others have more…and in turn, we loose sight of all the precious moments we have in our lives.
First and foremost, I am so grateful to the friends that I had the pleasure to celebrate Thanksgiving with. I just got back from over eating some great food with some great friends. I was asked what I was grateful for?
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Three things came to mind:
1. Niece and Nephew: Natasha and Zal have been the greatest gift I have ever received. They have taught me more about myself, people, love, compassion and even pain than any other person or event in my life.
2. Old And New Friends: I have the greatest lifetime friends and so fortunate to meet some new friends this year. No matter where my journey leads me I hope that they also one day will become my old lifetime friends.
3. World Is Full Of Compassion: I truly believe that this world is full of compassion. When you truly believe it, you will also see the unlimited amount of small compassionate acts everywhere we turn. I am so grateful to have the awareness for it.
WHAT ARE YOU GRATEFUL FOR?
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Having a conversation with Mike Hassard, a few days ago, he approached me with a suggestion to collect canned food for the food bank at the Nov. 5th event in Kelowna. Now there is an example of a person taking the time to see how we can give back during our busy schedules. Please bring food for the food bank if you are coming to the event.
Some fun trivia:
Do you know the answers to the following questions about Thanksgiving:
- When was the first celebration of Thanksgiving?
- What are the only 2 items known for sure that were on the menu?
- In 2007 how many turkeys were eaten in the U.S.? (hint: in millions)
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Please, take the time to be grateful for what you have in your life. Take the time to tell your family how much you appreciate them and love them. Appreciate others in your life, be thankful for your health, feel fortunate for the food on your table. Most importantly take the time to give back the little moments that we have grown to take for granted.
We would love to hear the things you are grateful for and the moments you are giving back.
Fred sarkari
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