Gratitude: Little Things Mean a Lot
On the Thanksgiving weekend, Al Beeber reflected on the meaning of the holiday while tackling yard work with a rented hedge trimmer.
As he worked, he thought about the importance of being mindful and present, recalling past accidents, such as hitting his leg with the trimmer and getting a scar above his left knee.
He also kept a watchful eye out for deer on the front lawn to avoid another emergency room visit, like the one after his dog Izzy's leash injured his left hand, requiring a unusual bandage.
Little things mean a lot, especially during the holidays.
Author's summary: Reflections on gratitude during Thanksgiving.