I’ve had a pretty crappy year.
Separated from my wife (two days before our anniversary!) and getting divorced. Had my heart fractured if not broken at least one other time.
Had to move twice, and I know that my current residence is not good for more than a year.
In financial trouble with the IRS and state.
And of course, looking at the dismal state of our Nation and the world.
And it’s a pretty crappy day. Typical for northern Ohio late in November – rainy, cold, grey, dismal. I’m in my apartment by myself. I won’t be going out to a feast today, nor will anybody be coming by.
And yet….
And Yet….
I have the love and support of friends and family. (I actually do get to see my mother and siblings tomorrow, and we’ll feast then, so my previous lament rings a bit hollow.) I can and will have as great a feast, either here or with them tomorrow, as we would all like.
I have my health, enough wealth to get by now, and essentially unlimited ability to earn more (several ways!) as I want and need. I’m getting stronger, more agile, and more coordinated through my aikido, and I’m intensively trying to improve my mind and heart as well.
I am living free in the greatest nation in the world.
For all this – and for even more things unmentioned – I am profoundly thankful. For exactly where I am right now, and where I intend to get to in the very near future.
Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving Day 2021, Everyone!