This is the time of year that we count our blessings and give thanks. How's that for tying a title to the first sentence? On a more serious note, I've actually heard of folks who are 'anti' Thanksgiving! I don't know if they're against having a holiday or the notion of giving thanks-either way they need some serious head examination!
Go ahead, count 'em!
For me, I do a little self check every so often for lots of things. Since this blog is geared so much towards hunting, I'll try to keep with the theme the best I can! The process usually starts with me recognizing that I'm taking something for granted, maybe getting bored with that same old rifle or backpack. That realization comes usually after hearing somebody complain about their situation. We all get caught up in 'doing what we do', and having our same old 'toys'. It's really easy to zoom along in our routine and begin to expect things to always be a certain way or to think what we have isn't good enough-I do this all the time! So after I 'catch' myself, I know I need to adjust and give thanks for what I have-which could make any day 'Thanksgiving'. So I'm thankful for the fact that I get to hunt 2 or more times a month and that I have great friends, just like family even, that not only are fun to hunt with, but lift me up and are willing to help when needed, and offer up constructive criticism when necessary. I'm thankful that I have the means to pursue my hunting and other adventures, and the health, even though I sometimes squeak a little at the joints! I'm thankful that we live in a country where we're able to enjoy our hobbies through both our affluence and personal freedoms.
There are so many things to be thankful for I could go on for pages! In keeping with the idea of a national holiday, and what it represents, I'm thankful for our country, still the greatest on the planet, and the greatest of all history. I'm especially thankful for the courage and bravery our forefathers had to forge our foundation in the face of such incredible odds. That has been and will be part of my prayers, both in the family dinner setting, and personal time.
I encourage everybody to weigh out what they have, compare it not to what you want, but to the standard of whether you are able to pursue your interests vs. not. Also remember that the poorest among us is rich compared to the majority of the world's population! Finally, give thanks to God, the author of all things-that's what the founders and early settlers did on Thanksgiving Day.
