When I was a little girl, I can remember standing with my grandma looking out her sliding glass doors. We had seen a flashing star and decided to make a wish. A few minutes later I asked my grandma what she wished for ( this was SO many years ago yet I still remember what she said). She wished for all her children to be healthy and happy in life. As a small child, I didn't understand why she didn't wish for something tangible ( like a million dollars). I don't remember what I wished for but I am sure it was something materialist like a doll or something.
As an adult, there are very few "tangible" things that I need or even want. Around the holidays it makes this all too apparent. People are always asking "What's on your wish list?" It is definitely nice to have new things, but the real things in life that make you happy are things that money can't buy. They are things like Wanting my dog to live forever, hoping a loved one is not ill, wishing that relationships would work out, wishing friends and family lived a bit closer. And sometimes it's wishing I could get a good night's sleep without listening to a barking dog. ( Actually, I think money could buy this wish. I live across from a hotel. I could buy a good night's sleep there I suppose...lol).
In any case, I thought today would be a good day to share this story. Take a moment ( or two) and be thankful for the people in your life and forget about the "things". I know quite a few people have taken the pledge to not shop today ( on Thanksgiving), because that is not what this holiday was intended for. This certainly was not a challenge for me because I don't like to shop anyway!
Happy Thanksgiving Folks. We are Thankful that you take the time to read what we write!
What are you thankful for? What is it that you wish for?
