FROM THE BLOG

This time of year, I like to step away from work and everything that comes with it- stock market, fluctuation, stocks, bonds, marketing, recruiting, retention bonus- you name it, I try to step away if for only a day. It’s easy when we get caught up in our schedules and life to let the little things seem insurmountable and to forget all that we have to be thankful for. The fact that I can even type gives me a reason to give thanks- there are many that cannot.

Thanksgiving is the time to feel gratitude and be thankful. It’s a time to acknowledge the important people in your life and the thankfulness you have to just be alive.

Life can be very trying. When your body is hurting, or you are out of work or fighting with a spouse it is hard to feel thankful for anything. So, for just a few minutes on Thanksgiving Day, step outside your situation and just “be”. Find something, no matter how small, to be thankful for because in giving thanks, you will be lightening your load, even if for only a moment.

Thanksgiving thoughts are the kind of thoughts that we should have all year long. We should take time for kindness to those we hold most dear, and just extend a helping hand to others through the year.

May the blessings of this day that I would ask for you, fill you with Thanksgiving Peace that lasts the whole year through!

And now, to leave you with a little cheer-

Q: Why did they let the turkey join the band? (see below for answer)

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours,

A: Because he had the drumsticks (yes, you can insert eye-roll here)

Who does not thank for little will not thank for much. (Estonian proverb)

Posted by Tarah Carlow Senior Vice President, Marketing & Advisor Loyalty