We're inching another day closer to the mother of all feasts. This is the time for giving thanks and I know for some it can be a struggle to come up with something meaningful to say in terms of the things we're thankful for. Don't you just love when you're sitting there at the Thanksgiving dinner table and you're about to do some serious damage to that succulent turkey when someone blurts out, "Let's all share something we're thankful for." Ugh! Really? I didn't know there was going to be a test. Even though it may be true it seems that just saying you're thankful for your family and friends or having a job seems kinda lame and lacks imagination. The alternative is to come off like a Baptist preacher and other than garnering a few awkward stares from those around the table, it's really not you either. So here's a thought. Just say you're thankful for "motion". No, not like "motion of the ocean". And saying that as you give your second cousin a little wink is just wrong on so many levels. No, just say "motion". And what I mean is the motion of life. Everything is always in motion even when you feel like your life is stagnating. Life is constantly changing, as evidenced by the seasons. Well, maybe not in Southern California where the thermostat is set at a constant 83 degrees with clear, sunny skies. But people come and go in your life providing you new and wonderful experiences and opportunities for growth. New challenges present themselves in your job and in your relationships. Something is always happening. Imagine a life where nothing happens, where all things remain the same. No joys, no hardships, no memories. So as you unzip your pants and pour another glass of wine, just be thankful that life is always moving, always changing and that you're a significant part of it. Cheers!
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