Always Something to be Thankful For

Well it's that time of year again.  Everyone's getting together to celebrate with family, friends and other important people in their life. Whether they put together an extravagant turkey spread or just order in takeout, what matters most is the quality time that is spent with loved ones.  

It is also that time of year where it can be bittersweet for those of us who are missing loved ones who were once living but passed on.  And to those people, what I have to say is I can relate, remembering all those get togethers in the past, hearing their laughter and feeling their hugs. 

For me, thanksgiving was always a time I looked forward to where I'd visit my mom, help her with dinner, share some great laughs, sing some songs, and create the fondest memories.  Here's a picture of the mums she gave me over three years ago while she was still living and here they are still blooming every fall. <3

Being a firm believer in spirit, I know that our loved ones who have passed still never leave our side and they're even closer with us than they were before.  And all that they would ever want for us is to celebrate, be happy and to love one another for our joy that we feel here in the living is also a big part of their joy on the other side. 

So appreciate one another and celebrate each other's differences.  Replace the drama and heaviness with love, light, & laughter.  Be thankful for every little thing and remember that the more things you find to be thankful for, the more things there will be to be thankful for. Happy Thanksgiving! Namaste:)