We can all agree that this Thanksgiving is not like ones we have known in the past. I am not going to tell you how to celebrate this year as you can find many other places and people who have shared information about what are the best choices to make for the holidays.
Instead I want you to be aware of your emotions as you navigate the coming days.
What are you grieving? Write or verbalize those traditions that are not happening for you this year and how you feel about these changes.
Where are you giving thanks? Write or verbalize the people, places, things for which you are giving thanks today.
Where are you finding joy? Write or verbalize the current times you feel joy or memories that bring you joy.
Where are you having moments of peace? Write or verbalize when you feel peace and allow yourself to linger in your feelings of peace.
Let yourself feel the emotions that this reflection brings up. Cry, laugh, scream, smile, and do what you need to do as you live with the emotions that come up this holiday.
