If there were only twenty seashells left in the world,
what would they be worth?
– John D. MacDonald
As the US Thanksgiving holiday approaches, we all know what we’re supposed to be thankful for (pardon the grammar!). But for what are we really grateful? Try being truly honest with yourself as you create a gratitude list this week, and you’ll be surprised, I think, at what’s on your list.
I have the gift of spending this week with friends and family in an amazingly beautiful place, and I am beyond grateful that we’re together (even with my introverted need to get away periodically!). As we have eaten our way through the week (and it’s not even Thursday yet!), we’ve had some time to discuss our gratitude list for our holiday meal together.
Here’s what we’ve come up with thus far, in no particular order:
Family
Friends
Love
Laughter
Sunrises
Sunsets
Stars twinkling in a sky with no light pollution
Seashells
Barefoot November walks on the beach
Pelicans, gulls, terns, marsh hawks, oyster catchers, sand pipers
Thunder storms over the sea
Wind whistling through the maritime forest
Dolphins surfing the waves
Sunlight sparkling on the sea
Dunes anchored by sea oats, Joe Bell flowers, catbrier, yaupon, seabeach plants – all part of the delicate coast ecosystem.
The list goes on and on, but notice that not one thing on the list costs any money. They are treasured moments with people I love, in a place that is beyond wildly beautiful to me. Wherever you live, take time to be grateful for the “things” in your life that aren’t “things.” You’ll be surprised at what really matters in your life.
Happy Thanksgiving and blessed be,
Deb
That was such a beautiful post. Im thankful to have such an amazing aunt and friend in you and that I get to spend thanksgiving in one of the most beautiful places on earth!
Aww….. thank you Tara!! I’m having such a wonderful holiday with you! I love you to the moon and back! Aunt Deb!
What a beautiful post Deb! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving with your family and friends.