A Time To Be Thankful

We can and will become what we aspire to be - Tracy Chapman 

Recycling is not just for plastic, cans and bottles. I find it is a worthy thing to revisit thoughts from yesteryear. Below are mine from last Thanksgiving. I read them and find the words still ring true for me. The only difference is circumstances will sadly keep me from joining my large family gathering this year.

I realize I linked to another great video link from The Wisdom Book in the previous post. I plan to get back to some nuts and bolts on art marketing after the holiday. That said, there is much to be learned from each video; certainly both offer intellectual and spiritual challenges far beyond my poor ability to present such ideas and emotions to you.

For your pleasure and to better help share the magnificent stirrings of Tracy Chapman's powerful poetry, a video is embedded here. It portray her sentiment and spirituality in ways I never could. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving. (You Tube Tip: Click the the icon second in on the bottom right to see the video full screen.)

 

From the moment of creation when each of us became the specific person we are, endowed with our own uniqueness and incredible special gifts, we are indeed a most lucky person. We have beaten the tremendous odds in nature's selection process to become a person, to be alive. Who cannot be thankful for the opportunity to be alive?

If you are reading this blog, you, as I am, are greatly blessed. For there are so many who, while lucky to be alive, will never glimpse much less experience the privileged lives we lead with our computers, cell phones, cars, warm homes, plentiful food and with an abundance never known by previous generations.

I am grateful for what I have and have been given. To me the greatest gift of any parent is the one I have known and possessed all my days, that is unconditional love from my parents, siblings, extended family and close friends. I will be in the company of many of them over this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. For that too, I am grateful and blessed and am eager to bask in the warmth of their love and friendship. No material gifts nor money can match such a magnanimous rewarding gift.

Reflecting on Thanksgiving and family brings to mind the powerful poignant lyrics of Tracy Chapman's "Heaven's Here On Earth" from her New Beginnings album.

I've seen and met angels wearing the disguise
Of ordinary people leading ordinary lives
Filled with love, compassion, forgiveness and sacrifice
Heaven's in our hearts

In our faith in humankind
In our respect for what is earthly
In our unfaltering belief in peace and love and understanding

Look around
Believe in what you see
The kingdom is at hand
The promised land is at your feet
We can and will become what we aspire to be
If Heaven's here on earth

Have a blessed safe holiday if you are celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend. Wherever you are, regardless if it is a place where it is a mere late fall weekend, take a moment to rejoice for your blessings, gifts and your little piece of heaven here on earth just the same.

Please know I also am thankful, humbled and honored to have you as a reader of my blog.

All the best for a Happy Thanksgiving!

We can and will become what we aspire to be - Tracy Chapman 

Recycling is not just for plastic, cans and bottles. I find it is a worthy thing to revisit thoughts from yesteryear. Below are mine from last Thanksgiving. I read them and find the words still ring true for me. The only difference is circumstances will sadly keep me from joining my large family gathering this year.

I realize I linked to another great video link from The Wisdom Book in the previous post. I plan to get back to some nuts and bolts on art marketing after the holiday. That said, there is much to be learned from each video; certainly both offer intellectual and spiritual challenges far beyond my poor ability to present such ideas and emotions to you.

For your pleasure and to better help share the magnificent stirrings of Tracy Chapman's powerful poetry, a video is embedded here. It portray her sentiment and spirituality in ways I never could. Enjoy and Happy Thanksgiving. (You Tube Tip: Click the the icon second in on the bottom right to see the video full screen.)

 

From the moment of creation when each of us became the specific person we are, endowed with our own uniqueness and incredible special gifts, we are indeed a most lucky person. We have beaten the tremendous odds in nature's selection process to become a person, to be alive. Who cannot be thankful for the opportunity to be alive?

If you are reading this blog, you, as I am, are greatly blessed. For there are so many who, while lucky to be alive, will never glimpse much less experience the privileged lives we lead with our computers, cell phones, cars, warm homes, plentiful food and with an abundance never known by previous generations.

I am grateful for what I have and have been given. To me the greatest gift of any parent is the one I have known and possessed all my days, that is unconditional love from my parents, siblings, extended family and close friends. I will be in the company of many of them over this Thanksgiving holiday weekend. For that too, I am grateful and blessed and am eager to bask in the warmth of their love and friendship. No material gifts nor money can match such a magnanimous rewarding gift.

Reflecting on Thanksgiving and family brings to mind the powerful poignant lyrics of Tracy Chapman's "Heaven's Here On Earth" from her New Beginnings album.

I've seen and met angels wearing the disguise
Of ordinary people leading ordinary lives
Filled with love, compassion, forgiveness and sacrifice
Heaven's in our hearts

In our faith in humankind
In our respect for what is earthly
In our unfaltering belief in peace and love and understanding

Look around
Believe in what you see
The kingdom is at hand
The promised land is at your feet
We can and will become what we aspire to be
If Heaven's here on earth

Have a blessed safe holiday if you are celebrating Thanksgiving this weekend. Wherever you are, regardless if it is a place where it is a mere late fall weekend, take a moment to rejoice for your blessings, gifts and your little piece of heaven here on earth just the same.

Please know I also am thankful, humbled and honored to have you as a reader of my blog.

All the best for a Happy Thanksgiving!