Happy ThanksGIVING

Thanksgiving evokes images of being with family, eating lots of good food and the start of the holiday season. Many people are raised to count your blessings, and name what you are thankful for. Well, sure that's one part of Thanksgiving, but were missing out if we stop there.

ThanksGIVING is just that ThanksGIVING not ThanksFULL. If everyone could just look around them and be more giving, I think we could change the world one person at a time. Each day we have countless opportunities on making someone smile. Instead of asking the same old phrase "How are you doing?" to someone and not really being interested in their response, how about asking someone about their family, recreation, job, or dreams? Taking the time to ask, and really connect with someone gives someone something very valuable your time.

The blessings you get by just giving someone your time is huge. Here are some quick ideas: talk with the grocery store clerk, wave at someone while you are driving, chat with people in line while you are waiting or sitting in a waiting room. There are so many people who especially during the holidays, need a reminder that they are not forgotten and they are loved.

I challenge you to try this! My goal is to really listen more, and love people by giving.