Article
November 2007
A thought for Thanksgiving
As a singer and performer I know that it’s
the ability to simplify the delivery that seems to
embrace the most artistry, the greatest beauty.
I believe it is that way with life too.
When we look at our fears and see our ability to
choose, we embrace our freedom.
When we make different choices, we change the outcome.
Sometimes the slightest change will make the biggest
difference in the results.
We hear the words “I’ve got to get to
work”, “I’ve got to pick up the
kids”, “I’ve got to prepare for
the presentation.” - -“ I’ve got
to…” all day long from harried individuals.
I’ve used them myself.
Think about the impact and the energy in the statement “I’ve
got to…”. When we use the word “got” in
that context we are saying “I have to…”
Who’s twisting your arm?
Isn’t it a privilege or a blessing that you
have a job to go to? That you have been blessed with
children? That you are out there and people are interested
in what you have to say?
Rather than saying “I’ve GOT to…” isn’t
it a totally different energy when you say “I
GET to…”?
You have been blessed. If you have:
Eyes – you “get” to read this
article, to watch the sunrise/sunset, to see and
sense all of the colors of the rainbow, to see the
sun as it sparkles like diamonds on the dew….
Ears – you “get” to hear the sounds
of children’s laughter, to hear music from
so many different sources, to listen to the wind
as it rustles through the trees, to hear the words “I
Love You
Hands/Arms – you “get” to feel
the touch of your loved ones, to wipe away a child’s
tear with a loving embrace, to write your thoughts
or feelings down
A Mind – you “get” to explore
and create your existence from the inside out
Feet/Legs – you “get” to travel
within and without your home, community and world
free of the aid of any machinery, to walk along the
beach and feel the warm sand and refreshing water
Children – you have someone who will carry
on your heritage, who loves you, who looks up to
you and who you can share your history
A Job – you get to go to work – you
have the opportunity to put food in your belly, a
roof over your head and take advantage of the things
money can buy.
Your list may go on … mine does. I think you
get the point ?
Make a small change today and embrace the difference
it will make in your life tomorrow.
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