Gratefulness

As the holiday nears I would like to give you all an appetizer. Remember the traditional family dinners?  We all have that one family member that has always had more, we all have that family member that has always had less. The haves and the have not's, the are's and the want to be's. However, no gathering has ever occurred to determine whom is whom or whom has what. All that matters at the end of the day are the memories that were made. The last time that I checked memories were free. They costs nothing to create and they costs nothing to cherish. The memories are the ties that bind. They put all things into perspective and remind us quickly that we are all one. We are FAMILY; different leaves on different branches that grow from the same familial tree. After the meal, the jokes, the singing, the laughter, the tears... everyone leaves satisfied. Not just full... SATISFIED and a bit more knowledgeable. I've always enjoyed the meal itself, but my favorite part of the entire event were always the discussions. Talking with family. Discovering new things about them. Realizing their growth. INSPIRATION and MOTIVATION for the taking. Everyone brings something to the table. Whether it be a dish, drinks, paper products, wittiness, pettiness, wisdom, laughter or just plain 'ole love! What you are really being served is REALNESS. I said that to say this, no matter what your current situation or circumstance may be, you are still worthy and capable of bringing SOMETHING to the table. Your finances may be low. Or your finances may be high but your spirit may be low. You may not have a job. Or you may be struggling in your career. Your education level may be substandard. Or you may be realizing that the degree that you possess isn't assisting in fulfilling your passion. Still... family,  as long as there is air filling and expelling from your lungs -you have a will. Where there is a will, there's a way. Let go of that grudge. Forgive that trespass. Say your grace. Enjoy your meal. Be grateful! 

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