thanksgiving

Thank You For

the freedom to choose

the freedom to lead

the ability to learn

the joy of family, pets and friends

the pain of hardship, failure and loss

the people who care enough to teach well

the people which persisted through failure to bring us the conveniences, technology and tools available to us

the pioneers which dared to explore new places and develop cultures to make lives better

the people who soldiered and stood fast merely to preserve a belief in the freedom of choice

And thank you for the countless others which do the hard work of making things better despite the system and odds against them...you know who you are.

Happy Thanksgiving

A List of Things That Didn't Work

We all have this list…the things we were so enrolled in at the time that we took the leap. And then we stopped. Perhaps we ran out of money, out of time, out of patience. Or perhaps we didn’t find others to come along. Or maybe we found a new, more meaningful idea to pursue.

The important point is that work was begun…a new idea was considered. Without this attitude, this choice, change does not happen and nothing improves. Thankfully, people try things. And occasionally a meaningful change occurs…something to be thankful for.

Today is good day to reflect on all of the meaningful work you’ve done…even if you haven’t finished it yet. And perhaps more importantly be sure to thank others for their efforts as well.

Happy Thanksgiving