Today Is The Biggest Day........... 11/27/14

        Good morning everyone.  Many suffer from worry, depression, frustration, self-loathing.  An Attitude of Gratitude coun-teracts these ills.  Cherishing our loved ones and counting our blessings are key.

       Thank you for dropping by.  This is the central day of this inn.  May this Thanksgiving Day be the best ever.

     Thankfulness depends not upon
circumstances.  Instead, gratitude relies upon how we respond to them, be they good or terrible.  Hug loved ones.  Little in life is as important and family, friends, knowing joy.  Thankfulness is a skill.

    It is a developed discipline.  As one who suffered much as a younger person, well into adulthood, I know seeds of gratitude can be planted, watered within our souls as we are mindful of whatever is lovely, excellent and worthy of praise. Tending to these seeds of gratitude, they sprout forth a happier outlook, ridding us from the weeds of negativity that once choked our hearts and minds.  And am I glad.  I am a happier man, drawing healthier people in my life, enjoying a flourishing life, fuller than ever imagined.  My life is more genuine, my heart wells with deep satisfaction.

      My wish is between now and next Thanksgiving, this will grow as your reality, too.

                 The Innkeeper

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       For those in America, here's hoping you will have bounteous tables, full of turkey and all the trimmings (or your family's favorites) and a good time had by everyone.  For those of you who are missing a loved one this year, may your good memories sustain you through the holidays, and help fill the emptiness. 

       I drew a pilgrim while in elementary school, probably 6th grade, at a time in my life when I had little knowledge of what gratitude was, or whether I had anything for which to be grateful other than the latest toy or a new book.

       As the years passed and I ma-tured, the real-ization of all that I should be deeply grateful for sunk in and remains:     

       My family (all generations), my home, my talents, the opportunities I have been given in this life to grow and prosper, my friends (on-line as well as real-time) and mentors, the animals I have cared for and loved, for the beauty of our planet, for my daily bread, and for my lot after-wards.

       Take some time, this Thanksgiving, to reflect on those whom you are thankful for and tell them.  Tell your Maker also.  Tomorrow may be too late.           

       Wishing you a terrific Thanksgiving Day,

                              Pablo