Be Thanks

Life sometimes feels automatic. "Happy Thanksgiving" , I am happy for... , "Thanks" and other things that I feel are not said with any emotional backing, they are just words. It can be alchemized to meaningfullness with present moment awareness and depth of emotion but many times these phrases come up empty. Today I noticed this and strove to do other wise; to mean what I say and truly meditate on the things I am thankful for instead of just listing it and shoving it aside for the football game or turkey. 

I honestly think it is awesome we have a National Holiday focusing toward thankfulness. Sure the history behind it has a brutal ending but, the tradition and focus of today's Thanksgiving is a positive one. Only though, if we slow down, truly be thankful and carry this gratitude with us, not lose it when Thanksgiving is over. Let it be a day to learn a lesson and open the heart more in giving, receiving and being thankful.