Now that it is the start of November, it is officially the start of all things HOLIDAY and all things FESTIVE! People’s moods seem to shift during these times, with even the grinchiest folks finding spirit and love in their hearts. Coming home from work or school to see neighbors placing wreaths on their doors and lights on their roofs, anticipating the Christmas holiday to come brings a smile to those who have had even the worst of days. As I sit in my room looking around, I envision lights all over the wall, twinkling above me as I drift to sleep in my cozy flannel jammies. Something about the holidays enlightens something in me, the joy of being a child again or the love that comes from looking around and seeing all that you have to be thankful for.
This month I am starting a thankfulness challenge. Each and every day, I will write down one thing I am thankful for. Whether it be something that happens during the day, something that has been on my mind, or something entirely random, I will write it down. In my next article, I will update you on how I feel so far. And, of course, share some of the things I am thankful for!
As I am writing this on November 1, 2016, I want to start off my thankfulness challenge by thanking people that are very dear to my heart- you all.
I never thought that I would ever have the opportunity to write like I am now. I have been so blessed here at Odyssey and even more blessed to have you as my audience. Thank you for following my articles and giving feedback, no matter how silly they can get sometimes (or on the flip side, how deep they can be). Thank you for encouraging me and supporting me through it all! I truly couldn’t do it without you and I thank you SO SO much for following me in this journey called life. You are a blessing!!!