It's that time of year again. When people begin to smile a bit more, give an extra hug more than usual and deliver the love we've been deserving to give all year long. I find it quite interesting how the holidays work actually. I am tickled by how loving people can be during this magical time of year, and it's a relief to know that maybe, just maybe humanity isn't so bad after all. That people are actually willing to give without receiving something in return...that's what it's supposed to be all about isn't it?
Thanksgiving is a wonderful family and friend based holiday to eat as much as you'd like without judgement and emotions can get high strung without fear or hesitation. But then the next day, some people go crazy to make sure they get the best deals on Black Friday where they start to stock up for Christmas presents. Now, getting presents for a manageable price is valid, but what I personally don't believe, is how people are giving thanks one minute and the next they are veiled over with a new sense of greed of wants and wishes. The flip switches almost instantaneously. Not to say people who participate in Black Friday aren't grateful, I mean they're just getting those good deals right? But I ponder this because after much contemplating, I wonder, why is it that our country is so obsessed with stuff? Instantaneously getting more stuff? The other night I watched an awakening documentary called 'I AM' where filmmaker Tom Shadyac explores different points of view on what is wrong with our world and how we can change it. In return, he actually finds out what is right with our world. Everyone can always improve something in their lives, as I find with myself every day. But what I find fascinating is how we can actually use our weaknesses to our benefit, by lifting each other up and helping one another grow rather than focusing on those negative aspects in our lives instead. We can, in fact, show love and joy to one another and receive it right back. We can improve our way of living by helping others to be more inspired, motivated and moved. As we went around the table on Thanksgiving, everyone had the same general theme of thanks for the most part. Family, friends, being together, the snow we've been getting, health. But there were a few that had a big toast to give, to a complex component of life: learning. I thought this was truly admirable, because sure, we can be thankful for our every day encounters and our blessings, but learning is sometimes something that goes underrated. Growth and learning is hard sometimes, and more often than not, people try to hide their troubles and diminish the fact that maybe they're having a hard time in life right now. With only 21 years under my belt, I can surely already say that learning and growing is the one of the most beautiful thing in life. Because without it, where would we be? Without the pain and suffering, the sadness or exhaustion, we wouldn't have the appreciation for the delight and sparkle that happiness and liveliness brings to us. We wouldn't have different perspective. Needless to say, there's a lot to be thankful for in this incredible life we live. As this holiday season goes on, I only hope we don't lose sight of how lucky we really are and continually tell others how much they mean to us. Not just on Thanksgiving or any other holiday, but every day. Because every single person is capable of impacting. However you might take that, I challenge you to impact someone's day today and every day. Life's too short to not.
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