Thanksgiving.....

My favorite holiday and weekend has come and gone already. I love,love,love thanksgiving. The meal is wonderful to spend together with family and it's nice to have extended time to visit longer with more friends and family if we so choose. I find myself so grateful for my husband and children. I take great solace in Maryland's Eastern Shore and pinch myself to know we live here. It is not a hardship and has such a small town innocence. I am also thankful to be in the company of people who enjoy my family and I and are as eager as we are to share time with them. These, my dear ones, are part of my family of creation.

The fact that Thanksgiving comes without the stress of Christmas (because we as a culture, lack the full intention of it,) makes it more relaxed. Just being present - truly present to one another is the gift we give and receive. Sometimes we're successful, sometimes not so much.

In order to prepare for the Christmas season, I challenge you to put a new spin on your regular holiday preparations in order to bring back the true meaning of them. Maybe you could add some acts of service, truly reach out to someone in need with the full intention of the season in mind. Maybe try to resolve a conflict or just spend a little little time with someone who really misses your visits. There is no need to make your intentions public, but keep your challenge private and take action on it. If we collectively cut back on the greed one person at a time and reach into our hearts to take time and share our personal gifts and talents with one another, what a difference a day - Christmas Day - could make not only in our hearts and homes but in our world. This year make your preparations by opening your hearts.

I am grateful you stopped by and hope you will join me on Fridays at 11 am starting on December 10 by tuning into WCTR, 1530 am for my new talk show. Feel free to join me for topics about family, relationships and more.

Be well...

Warmly,
Andrea