Our lives will never be perfect, but in that imperfection we can live our lives in abundance, through the acting out of our thankfulness.
We all face an array of different challenges. For some of us it is the struggle of finding clean water to drink everyday. For others it is attempting to get nutrition into our bodies, though nauseous from chemotherapy. In all the countless struggles we face as human beings, we have the choice to find hope and a reason to be thankful. Emily Dickinson said," Hope is the thing with feathers-that perches in the soul." This statement, if taken to heart and applied, can enhance all of our lives.
As we enter into this holiday week of "thanksgiving" I have personally been looking inward to acknowledge my own countless blessings. And attempting to live out my gratitude through showing love towards others. We do not give thanks because things are exactly the way they should be. We give thanks in most part because it is good for us. Being thankful and positive lifts our spirits, our psyche and the natural immune system at work in our bodies. To have the insight to visualize the good and realize the hope in all things, is one of life's greatest challenges. But it yields some of life's greatest rewards.
As this week might be especially difficult for those dealing with cancer, here is a quote from a Cancer Survivor to encourage you..."Be kind to yourself...remember that you and your body need time to heal and recover. The down time you need is more important than the up time you want to get back." So as we go into this time of reflection and gratitude, I urge all of us to rest in our blessings, whatever they may be. Live in the joy of your thankfulness, for that is truly the way to live life abundantly. And as always, till next time, eat peacefully...
With Love,
Sarah
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