Today is Thanksgiving Day. An annual holiday that calls out gratitude for special attention. But life can't really be lived by being thankful one day a year. Gratitude is a constant practice, or it is really not there at all. It isn't something that can be applied in a thin coating. You can't be a little bit grateful. Gratitude must run deep to the core of how you relate to life.
I do have a special practice for the day. During meditation, I express gratitude to members of my family, close friends, and teachers. One by one, whether still living or having passed away, I name and thank them. I'm always surprised at how long the list is. I have a lot to be grateful for.
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