A New Thanksgiving Tradition and Feast for the Soul

There's always room for new Thanksgiving Traditions.  Here's a great one!  Write down the names of 10 people you admire, respect, and/or love.  Sit down with a hot toddy by the fire or if you live in warmer environs, pour a mint ice tea and find a quiet place on the patio.  You're going to write these 10 people a list. 

So let's get started.   At the top of the page address the letter "Dear Mary, at this time of year, I wanted to take a moment to write down those qualities, I most admire about you.  So often in our hectic world, we fail to express our gratitude and what better time than Thanksgiving" Now on that list, write at least 10 things you like or admire about that person.  Important: Be as specific as possible.--"I  love the way you love and care for our animals" for example"    Don't write you're a nice guy but do provide an example of a kindness you witnessed.

A friend recently asked me what she could do to celebrate her Dad's 75th birthday?  "Do you have 75 things you love, admire and or remember about your Dad in all of those years?" I asked her.

"Of course" my friend replied and off she went with her mission.   A few hours later she told me,  she found herself weeping at the little things she remembered about Dad "The cute way he sneezes with this little cachew"  she laughed.

So get going with your letters and lists of thanks and please don't send it by e.mail.  Trust me: this is a letter they will want to open like a fine wine and read over and over again!  Do  spring for nice paper, a nice font or calligraphy--that's a real show stopper, and seal with your genuine gratitude. 

This Thanksgiving Tradition represents  a true feast for the soul.