By Peggy Lindsey
In this month of Thanksgiving, how easy it is to move into the space of gratitude given all we have gone through in 2020. We cherish the very simple things we once had taken for granted, and because much was lost to us for a period of time, we learned quite quickly to be grateful for those precious things in our lives . . . health, freedom, and most of all, connection.
Our year revealed to us heroes we also took for granted, but whom we now have a much greater appreciation . . . the front line healthcare workers who cared for the influx of patients, the truckers who drove long and hard, their semis filled with food and supplies when our pantries and shelves were bare, the grocery store clerks and restaurant workers who took precautions to ensure meals could be obtained, the police officers who continue to strive to keep us safe amidst the chaos, and firefighters who, even now, battle the raging infernos in our western states.
So now our challenge is extending these feelings of appreciation into action in our own personal circles. Here are a few suggestions: To recognize the good qualities in others and openly share your gratitude with them. To write a note of thanks to the person who helped you. If someone warrants acknowledgment, then letting the person’s superior or colleague know so that he/she receives the recognition they deserve. Do you see how incredibly important it is to generate this positive flow of thankfulness that can bring joy to another’s life?
Offering our gratitude and appreciation is a gift we give ourselves as well. Not only do these expressions decrease stress within our physical, emotional, and mental bodies, they also generate the feelings of goodwill and love in our lives.
As Voltaire once stated, “Appreciation is a wonderful thing. It makes what is excellent in others belong to us as well.” So, as we gather around our Thanksgiving feasts with family and friends, maybe take a few mindful moments to gaze at those we love and notice the wonderful qualities in them which we truly appreciate and are grateful for!
Peggy Lindsey is a Master Teacher of Arcing Light Energy Healing, a Professional Life Coach, and an Angel Intuitive. Peggy’s passion is assisting others on their journey toward happy, healthy lives by empowering them to live more joyfully and consciously. She created her business On Angels’ Wings Healing and Coaching in 2012 and currently practices in Sedona, Arizona. She can be reached at 928-273-8447. For more info, visit www.onangelswingshealing.com.
