Shout out Your Thanks
One of my favorite Thanksgivings came many years ago when I flew back home to Michigan to surprise my family for the Holiday. I enrolled my sister in helping me and we just showed up for dinner that Thursday. The looks on their faces; the joy and the celebration still fills my heart with gratitude as I recall that decision to make someone happy on Thanksgiving.
Recently I realized that appreciation needs to be public…personal and practical. Feeling thankful is wonderful – the act of showing Thanksgiving adds a level of depth and care.
So let me shout out my Thanksgiving in the hope that many will see their name here. And please let the video and its story touch your heart -even pass it on- and make sure you watch past the credits…cuz there is more.
Julie- for being my friend for over 35 years, Teri R for your faith and unceasing confidence in me, Rev Cynthia for love, wisdom and energy, Char for being my soul sister and partner on the journey, Terri M for the insights and miracles, Fiona for the angels and the laughter and the teachings, Soul Center and the Soul Circle for community, Rev Keith for welcoming me to the Chaplains team, The chaplains one and all, Carlton for your constant presence and reminder of Love. For Nicole and Wes, their incredible talents and generosity. To Ellen, for our deep inter-faith connection. To the knit group of friends, Dee, Linda, Victoria, Kayo – for the inspiration of creativity. For Claire who always tells me like it is! Mom, Dad and Sis (is there turkey in heaven) thanking you for everything, for all my teachers- too many to name-and a few I can name, Michael Beckwith – for your example, Rev Coco Stewart for celestial inspiration, Rev Suzi Lula for the Golden chord, Jana for your helpfulness always, Phil D. for demonstrating what it is to see the other as powerful, Greg Boyle for sharing the delight God has in everyone, and my Darling Bill for always loving me.
Happy Thanksgiving one and all,
Musicians Nimo Patel and Daniel Nahmod brought together dozens of people from around the world to create this beautiful, heart-opening melody. Inspired by the 21-Day Gratitude Challenge, the song is a celebration of our spirit and all that is a blessing in life. For the 21 Days, over 11,000 participants from 118 countries learned that gratefulness is a habit cultivated consciously and a muscle built over time.
