I confess that being thankful...truly being thankful... is not my natural temperament ... it's easy to let cares and concerns rob me of a full blown "attitude of gratitude." And I do know that to be able to receive as a child is beyond recommended ....
When I was a child I penned this little poem:
What I am Thankful For
I am thankful for my father and my mother
Plus each brother.
I am thankful for my friends
and the clothes my mother mends.
I am thankful for the food I eat
and the floor that's under my feet
and the roof that's over my head
and my nice warm cozy bed.
What I am Thankful For
I am thankful for my father and my mother
Plus each brother.
I am thankful for my friends
and the clothes my mother mends.
I am thankful for the food I eat
and the floor that's under my feet
and the roof that's over my head
and my nice warm cozy bed.
There is a simplicity in it that I would be grateful to sustain.
And so I will work seek to surrender to thanksgiving today, surrender to receiving and let gratitude inform my heart and mind in old and deeper ways... I remember reading that holidays were made for us, not us for the holidays.
Happy Thanksgiving from Jeannette
2 comments:
Yes, keeping it simple and childlike can be a good thing. I love your poem.
Fondly,
Glenda
ps. Your new profile picture is great.
I'm just catching up on my "reads". Glad I saw this today. Reminds me of the Celtic prayers that consecrate the "simple" daily tasks. Ditto on the profile photo!
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