A Light Thanksgiving Thought

A Light Thanksgiving Thought

This could be an especially brilliant season of Thanksgiving.

In an art demonstration, just recently, the artist asked us to notice the contrasting light of the Shadowy Cove. We all peered through squares of cardboard, as though looking through a camera lens and there, like magic, became an objective view of light and darkness.

I'm not sure if the artist was aware of the philosophic message she taught that day,
but it became quite apparent that the more the darkness appeared, the greater the light.

In contrast, I asked myself in the darkness of this terrorist season, will we allow the cold shadows to over ride the warmth and brilliance of the things we hold dear?

As I look back to my fore fathers who followed the lamps of their hearts in spite of grueling times, I learn, we must move on.
Despite the odds, they raised their cups in triumphant renewal and celebration on that first Thanksgiving.

If these sad and senseless times must have a purpose, let it serve to remind us of all the magical hope we share in the helping hands and shining hearts of each other.
Let us take the contrasting images of darkness and hate and have them set the balancing backdrop for the treasure of light in each others eyes. Together, hand in hand, we always bounce back to our family and friends with healing, basic truths and loving lessons to share and nurture.

To all of you who reach out and love, I respectfully place you among the many things I give thanks and blessings for. Without you the world would be a darker place.

Let us light the candles of love and forgiveness together at our thanksgiving table, burning away the dark shadows of judgment and ignorance, bringing in an especially brilliant centerpiece of appreciation for one another.

Cherish the finer things. Encourage the goodness in our children. They are the future's harvest of strength. In the light of the darkness, let us give thanks and celebrate the blessings of an especially brilliant season of Thanksgiving.

Wishing you blessings of Love, insight, enlightenment and
the sense to choose happiness!


Blessing...
Charlene 


Charlene is an Ogunquit freelance writer, Doll Artist,
Reiki Master and works with various healing arts.

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