Meditation on Thansgiving
November 22, 2014 10:26 pmHappy Thanksgiving folks. It’s a time for families and friends to get together, and share a large meal. For some, this is a pleasant experience to look forward to. There is no shortage of picturesque Rockwellian holiday images during this time to remind us what Thanksgiving is suppose to look like. But there are many of us, for whom it is a stressful time, full of dramas and reminders why family get-togethers don’t occur more often. For others still, it is a lonely time, whether it’s because we don’t have any family, we’re living far away, or because we’re estranged from them. Regardless, it is a holiday to be had and enjoyed. From the health desk of Traditional Eastern Medicine, I would like to focus attention on those of us who are struggling during this holiday time. Remember to be grateful. I mean, that is the essence of the holiday, isn’t it? Gratitude may seem like a trivial thing, but it’s actually a powerful trigger that can cause a significant shift internally. Mahatma Gandhi once said that to change the world, one must start with him/her self. In a similar way, a change in perception must start with a change... View Article
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