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What Are You Thankful For?

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For many people, Thanksgiving is a time for reflecting on the important people and things in your life. Although we tend to take a lot for granted, it is always good to stop and think about the gifts you have and show appreciation for them. These days, things are tough for a lot of us. Despite the current world situation, everyone can certainly find things to be grateful for this Thanksgiving.

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Celebrating the Thanksgiving holiday is reason enough to be thankful. While many are grateful just to have a day off from work or school, there is a lot more to it. Aside from getting a break for our daily routines, Thanksgiving lets us take time out from our busy lives to spend a day with those close to us.

You should also be thankful for your health. Of course, not everyone is in good health, but still, every day we’re alive is another blessing. So it is always good to thank whatever higher power you believe in for letting you be here and to ask for plenty more blessings in the future. Another thing to be thankful for this Thanksgiving is our freedom. Back in 1620, the Pilgrims left England for what would become the United States so they could have their freedom.

Almost 400 years later, the land they settled in is still a beacon of freedom throughout the world. So, as you celebrate the holiday, remember to be thankful for the freedom to celebrate Thanksgiving and any other holidays you observe.

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On the subject of freedom, we should also be thankful for the women and men who fight to protect it. Those serving in the armed forces risk their lives to protect the freedom of the U.S. Unfortunately, many of them won’t be able to spend Thanksgiving with their loved ones. This holiday season, you can show your appreciation to those in the military by sending care packages to soldiers overseas or visiting a local veterans’ hospital.

You could also express gratitude for the wonderful things you have in life by thinking of those less fortunate. You can donate clothes or food to homeless shelters and even volunteer to help out at one. Another idea is to start a food drive at your school or workplace. This way, you can help other people to have a wonderful Thanksgiving and give them something to be thankful for.

There are a lot more things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving than just having the day off and eating turkey. As you celebrate the holiday, remember to be thankful for your health, freedom, family, and friends and to share your gifts with those who need them.

Patrick Hanan  Posted by Patrick Hanan on November 12, 2009

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