It's Thanksgiving - when we overeat, hang out with family/friends, and generally gorge ourselves on the abundance we usually take for granted. Many of us enjoy living in a life of plenty, of excess, and even as we *try* to be mindful of those (even within our own midst) who are in need - it is so far outside our comfort zone/off our radar screen - it is truly difficult to understand the plight of our brothers and sisters who really don't have enough.
It's not just in "Third World" nations that people suffer from lack of food, clothing, shelter, necessities...unfortunately such impoverished conditions have emerged throughout our blessed American society.
Let us commit ourselves anew to working toward a just society that cares for those in need - whatever those needs might be. As we give voice on this day for our "thanks" for all that we know in our lives - let us express our *ATTITUDE OF GRATITUDE* by truly making a difference in the world - not merely be claiming to love humanity, more so by loving our fellow human beings.
Happy Thanksgiving - may this be a time of greater peace, compassion and love for us all!
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