Tomorrow is the day that millions of Americans pull the plug on chasing their dreams – and the almighty dollar – long enough to spend some time with loved ones, reflect on their lives and relationships, and give some thought to all they have to be thankful for.

So what are you thankful for?

Is it a loving spouse you swore you’d stick with through thick and thin, regardless of their flaws, until your dying day? Don’t just expect that they know you’re thankful for their love and support. Make a point to give your spouse a loving embrace and tell them what they mean to you.

Are you thankful for your children? Tell them how much you love, adore, and appreciate them. I believe children are a special blessing from God, and that if we just listen to them, we can better grasp the good that exists in humanity. Whether your children are 3 or 33, embrace them lovingly and express your feelings to them with words, deeds, and gestures. We too frequently get caught up in the moment and we forget what life would be like if they weren’t here to spread their light and their youthful zest for living.

Enjoy the moment – it truly is special.

If you’re mourning the loss of a dear family member or a close friend, weep if you must. But also take the time to be thankful. Be thankful for the life that was, the time you had, and the times you shared. Life is fragile and our time together fleeting, but by remembering the good times you had and expressing your Thanksgiving for the time you had together you can do your part to keep them alive in your heart and your mind.

Be thankful for America and the fact that – for all of her flaws and troubles – this is still the greatest country on the face of the earth.

Above all else, be Thankful tomorrow.

Let that thankfulness spread every day and never forget that there are others with so much less than what we’ve been blessed with.

When you take the time every day to be thankful for what you have, you really can turn the corner from looking at Thanksgiving as a holiday for eating turkey and taking a day off from work.

When you really let Thanksgiving infiltrate every corner of your life, you can take it to the next level.

Your day of Thanksgiving can give way to a life of ThanksLIVING.

Blessings!

Charrissa Cawley

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