It’s not a typical Thanksgiving, but there is an opportunity to be thankful for even more this year, or at the very least, appreciative for the opportunity to give thanks.
For me, drinking cold brew concentrate with some of my family members this morning is a blessing that makes me stop and think of the joy that simple thing brings me.
It makes me illicit one of my favorite sayings ‘It doesn’t get much better than this.”
Thanksgiving is in part different this year because there was no Thanksgiving Eve night out at the local bars in your family’s town. If you haven’t experienced that special night yet, it’s truly a distinctive event.
Thanksgiving Eve is when we usually connect with old high school and family friends that comes with so many “It’s been so long, how are you?”
I’m confident next year’s event will be the best one yet, as it will be two years since we have seen some of our local stars.
So, in light of no Thanksgiving Eve, I challenge you all to reach out to people you haven’t chatted with in a while, especially those who have made a substantial impact on you.
Be mindful of the ones you feel you could make a positive impact on too.
Better yet, pull out the pen and paper, get a $.55 stamp, and craft some hand-written notes. If you don’t know their address, write a hand-written note and send it via text or email.
There is a 100% chance it will make an impact on the receiver.
It’s been true in my life.
Reaching out and expressing gratitude has changed my life forever.
It has opened doors for me in such unique ways.
So, enjoy Thanksgiving and be thankful, even if it’s just for the opportunity to be so.
I’m curious: in what ways do you express gratitude?
-Nate
Nate Woodman 