As I scroll through my news feeds, text messages and take or make the obligatory phone calls, I am reminded that gratitude is not limited to one day of the year.
We all have experienced moments of joy, contentment and, yes, heartbreak throughout the year. Showing our gratitude and appreciation for those who have been there with a kind word, a shoulder to cry on or, simply, a smile to brighten a particularly dreary day should be a daily thing.
For me, it has been a fear putting my true feelings out there for the entire virtual world to see. In retrospect, I realize now that I had nothing to fear and want to take this moment to thank everyone in my life. You all have either been the force that has kept me going in pursuit of my personal goals; the anchors who kept me grounded; or the perfect combination of the two. A special thank you also goes out to those who have chosen to remove themselves from my life over the past year or so; it is because of you that I am reminded of my imperfections and how much more I need to accomplish to make myself a better person.
Wishing you all, not only a wonderful Thanksgiving with your loved ones; but a life full of new experiences and magical moments. I look forward to being a part of it, as long as you will allow me to.
