Thanksgiving

My favorite holiday of the year. It's so special to many of us, possibly more so than those other holidays, Christmas/Hanukah or whatever you celebrate. There is nothing better than a cozy day at home, the last of the autumn leaves falling before winter takes hold, and doing nothing but preparing and than enjoying delicious healthy food with the people you love. Thanksgiving is like honestly a little like heaven. I don't even mind doing, err helping with, the dishes.

Mom's Table 2006

I've been practicing being thankful, and thinking about all the things in my life that I appreciate. Is it wrong to say that I appreciate myself? My own journey towards being a healthier, happier and more fulfilled person is something I'm thankful for. It's so easy to spend most of the day complaining about just about anything. I haven't been eating healthy enough, why did I buy the canned soup when I should make it from scratch with organic ingredients including vegetables that received daily pep talks, listened to Mozart and went to Harvard? Why can't people be more respectful, kinder to each other? Being thankful, through all the noise and doubt in your head, takes some good intention and practice. Thing is though, if we stop complaining and start listening, the little magic moments of everyday and the quiet beauty of your life slowly starts to reveal itself to you.

My awesome parents, who I'm thankful for.

Some things I'm thankful for:
My handsome, loving, supportive husband.
My family and all their love.
My warm and happy home.
My friends and all the laughter shared.
Beautiful things. Good books. My must see TV. :)
Days when I'm forgiving and loving towards myself and others.
Learning.

My grandparents. My great grand-parents and all the struggles my family made as Jewish immigrants making lives for themselves.
Cashmere. (Sorry I had to. There ain't nothing wrong with cashmere.)

Hope everyone enjoys the turkey and, more importantly, each other!