TODAY'S TOUCHSTONE

Published: Wed, 11/22/17

TODAY'S TOUCHSTONE



"I am grateful for what I am and have. My thanksgiving is perpetual."

                                    ~ Henry David Thoreau

I thought I would offer a few Thanksgiving-related quotes to reflect upon today and perhaps apply in some way tomorrow. I especially appreciate the above Thoreau quote. Which quote speaks most to you?

"Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow," said Melody Beattie

According to Henry Ward Beecher, "The unthankful heart discovers no mercies; but let the thankful heart sweep through the day and, as the magnet finds the iron, so it will find, in every hour, some heavenly blessings!"

John Fitzgerald Kennedy said, "As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them."

Along with gratitude for all the good in our lives - and the celebrating with food - let's be mindful of the hungry, the homeless, and all who are hurting. What might we do to alleviate their suffering? 

The truth is so many among us experience increased stress, anxiety and depression at this time of year, including people with many advantages. So, it's a time for compassion and wise self-care and reverence too.

Wishing love and peace to all...fun too!
Charlene                        
                                       
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REVERENCE:  May you appreciate the wonder that you are and the miracle of all creation.                 
                                     from The Twelve Gifts of Birth

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(c) 2012 Charlene Costanzo 

Charlene Costanzo is the author of  The Twelve Gifts series of books:
The Twelve Gifts of Birth
The Twelve Gifts for Healing
The Twelve Gifts in Marriage
The Thirteenth Gift 
Touchstones: Stories for Living The Twelve Gifts 

November 22, 2017

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