We are living in such uncertain times, witnessing unbelievable violence, fear and anguish around the world and right in our own backyard. How can we have peace on earth when it's filled with such emotional and physical turmoil? I often ask myself, if parents are in conflict with their children, if siblings are unforgiving and families are at war, how can we expect peace between governments, countries and communities?
On this Thanksgiving day, many families will not be sitting around the table together because of long distances, estrangements or decisions to create new families. Change is inevitable, surrender to life's flow. All perceived obstacles are opportunities, lessons and experiences. Our mind often plays tricks on us, it's time to train our mind to be our friend, help us foster strength and wisdom in the face of adversity, fear and loss.
Fear steals our courage, it zaps us of our freedom, our ability to love freely and unconditionally. During this holiday season, it is time we make our courage bigger than our fears, our love bigger than our discontent, and spread our gratitude to those we love and to those we don't.
Today, as we sit around the table with our loved ones may we appreciate the good, be thankful for the life we have created for ourselves and those we love, forgive those who hurt and for one day let go and be thankful.