When it comes to being a time, it seems there are two distinctly different types of people. Those that are On-Time and those that are Late. English author Edward Verrall Lucas said "I have noticed that people who are late are much jollier than the people who have to wait for them." Grrr...
The turkey was finished, leftovers put away, kitchen cleaned, floor mopped, and garbage was at the curb. It was a long, fun, day spent with family and good friends.
On the way back to the office from court last week, I decided to do a quick stop at the grocery store. I needed two items for home and wanted to multitask by also picking up something for lunch. While the store was crowded, I thought I could just get on the Express Line with my three items and be out of the store within minutes. I was wrong.
It's only the second day after Thanksgiving and have a lot of turkey and duck in the frig...
In thinking about what to do with it...here's a list of ideas I had:
I was surprised by a comment on last week’s “50 Years” blog (which the commenter describe as “beautiful”), saying “I have learned so much from you.” When I responded “You’re too nice” the commenter said “No I’m honest.
As you enjoy the day with those who are dear to you, explore the things that you are thankful for....and give thanks.
Happy Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving does provide a platform of focus on our gratitude for gifts bestowed. Over the past two weeks there have been spiritual moments commanding reflection internally, of which I have found profoundly inspirational. Actively taking inventory of my relationships and applying the philosophical question of “WHY are they in my life and WHAT is needed to fulfill purpose?”
The ever pervasive search of time lurks daily. Our mortal days are numbered and using those days wisely is priority. Take notice of those gifts of people circling your orbit.
