Are you worried about Thanksgiving? The fact that you can’t celebrate it with your family and friends the same way as last year? No more get-together with food and drinks and all the festivities. You may be miles apart, and the only connection you’ve got is through social media and the usual phone calls. Don’t fret. There are still so many things to be thankful for. Plus, this is the time to take a step back and look at all your blessings.
The Universe never leaves us hanging and hopeless. This Thanksgiving, what’s important is what you have and what’s in front of you. You may not be close to your families and friends, but some things will always leave us feeling grateful. As you sit inside your home or apartment, give yourself time to think. Think about who and what has helped you through this year. Because thankfulness is a reminder of how beautiful life is and how fortunate you are during stressful times.
Thankfulness is the first step in living a grateful life. As per the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, thankfulness is the acknowledgment of having received something good from another. It is the ability to appreciate what’s right in front of you. Your parents called you,your friend texted you a random uplifting message, your significant other helped you with the dishes, and so much more.
So yes, you miss the whole family or your friends, and you want to be with them, and now is the time to show it. Express how thankful you are. Give them all the love you want to give when they’re beside you – virtually. Love wins, and with thankfulness, the world will always seem brighter. It helps you build healthier and stronger relationships; it attracts better things in your life; it enhances your empathy and evokes positive emotions. That’s why being thankful is your first step in living a grateful life.
But who are the people, and what should you be thankful for, not just for today but for always?
Your Person for Every Season
It’s time to pick up the phone and call them or give them the cuddliest bear hug!
Your Parents/Family
No matter what happens, your family is with you. Through thick and thin, they will support you and lift you. You can depend on them, and they want you to. That’s how unique your bond is with them. Maybe during trying times, when you aren’t together in the one house, you feel like it’s a nuisance that they keep calling you to ask if you’ve eaten, or how you are, etc. But it’s not a nuisance; they miss you. Deep down, you miss them too. So, take this time to realize that no matter the distance and no matter the obstacle, they are with you. Through all your success, failure, happy times, and sad times. Now, go ahead and call them. Thank them for their support, presence, and love.
Your Best Friend and Support System
These are the people you call whenever you’re going through something, and they immediately answer. To listen and give you advice. Even months of being apart, when you hear each other on the phone or the moment you see each other, you go back to where you left off. There is no awkwardness. It’s pure love and friendship. It’s time to send them a simple random text to say thank you for your company.
Your Significant Other
It’s no cliché when they said, for better or worse, in sickness and in health. This one person will be with you no matter what. They accept you for who you are and what you are. It’s not just love with them; it’s companionship. Your significant other is the person: you spend most of your meals with, the person you see the moment you wake up along with your furbabies, the person you say good morning and good night to, the person you will travel with most of the time, the person who will be there for you through highest of highs and lowest of lows. Don’t take this person for granted. Hug this person today and say: You’re the best thing that happened to me. Thank you.
Things That Makeup Everything
Shout a ‘Thank You’ to the Universe for all these and more!
Good Health
It is important to be thankful every day for your good health. You may not be in excellent condition and tiptop shape, but you are well. You have every day to work on the areas that need improvement. But you are alive; take this time to celebrate and send a thank you to the Universe.
h3> Money in the Bank
No matter how much you’ve got, if you have money, you are already blessed. Appreciate the little things. Let’s say you were able to bring home food for your family using the money you worked hard for, you were able to buy your favorite planner, you were able to buy your significant other a gift, and so much more. Say thank you for these lovely moments. You are amazing, you are capable, and you are limitless.
Your Dog or Cat
Yes, your furbaby may bark randomly in the middle of the night and wake you up or give you a few scratches, but that’s your best bud. Don’t stay mad at them for too long. You may see them as your best friend, but to them, you’re their whole world. So, give them love. Hug them. Give them treats for being a good boy or girl.
Thankfulness is your first step into living an ever-grateful life. During this pandemic, enjoy every chance you get to bond and talk with your loved ones. Live in the moment. Enjoy the day. Say thank you for all the good that comes your way!
This Thanksgiving may not be the same as the years before, but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it. Whether you’re spending it alone or with loved ones, it is going to be a different Thanksgiving. But worry not, we got you covered, and let’s Turn Your Thanksgiving Into A HoliYAY Amid A Global Pandemic!
