Thanksgiving

Four years ago I posted this:

“I awoke this morning with devout thanksgiving for my friends, the old and new.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

I am increasingly dismissive of material accretions that seem to encumber me, and mindful of the rich blessings of fellowship with people such as each of you. So far, even where I have found people to be wrong-headed or disagreeable, I have been able to come away from each encounter with some new piece of an idea or perspective and I have been richer for the experience.
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Fours years later I have shed most of the “material accretions” – but there are more to shed – and I am even more thankful for my relationships.  We come into the world with so little, and we leave with no more except for the opportunity we had to enrich our souls.

Thank you for sharing the experience of your life with me, and for sharing mine.

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3 Responses to Thanksgiving

  1. Cop Car says:

    Harold–Perhaps you are the one who inspired me to start dumping “stuff”? At any rate, I agree with you and am making an effort to get back down to the basics. Simplify, simplify, simplify.

    Thank you for your contributions to my life and hope you have a great week-end. Happy Thanksgiving!

  2. Kay Dennison says:

    Hal: Thank you for the gift of friendship you have given me. And thank you for encouraging me to start my blog — it’s probably the best gift I’ve received in years!

    I hope you have a wonderful holiday!!!!!!!

  3. robin andrea says:

    Much to be thankful for, especially new friendships and a sense of community out in the far-flung world. Hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.