A few weeks ago I went on a date with a guy. As we were taking about our stories, the fact that I’ve lived in the US came up and somehow we ended up taking about our favorite holidays. When my turn came, I said “I’ve three. Día de Muertos and Christmas in Mexico and Thanksgiving in the US”. He was surprised about the latter one, so I explained that I like the concept about having a dedicated date to give thanks and that I enjoyed people in an American culture actually getting together to celebrate.
I grew in in a religious environment; so, I’ve always been familiar with the concept of gratefulness. In fact, I’ve prayed routinely for years, always giving thanks for our blessing first. However, it was until recently when I understood the importance of gratitude. So, I guess that’s why I appreciated this Thanksgiving mor than other.
So, here I’m this year. After all the cooking and dinner fuss, making a pause to reflect and what I’m thankful for. And as much as I will like to make a calculated list of things I’m grateful for this year, I’m keeping it concise and simple.
This year I’m grateful for chaos. The never expected chaos that teaches us that life is not linear and take us out of our comfort zones. I’ve always have conflict with chaos until this year, when I’ve been surprised over and over again with career and life changing news.
in nature. Do we see
This year I’m grateful for transitions. I don’t think we have learned to appreciate the beauty in the transitions. There’s beauty in the transition of seasons
the beauty in our own
transitions? And the
transitions of others?
Unapologetic Thoughts 