Thanksgiving and Giving

Giving thanks.  In North America, we ritualize our gratitude with a Thanksgiving holiday.  In Canada, the holiday occurs in early October.  In the US, it’s late November.  Of course, expressing gratitude is more than just a day.  Many spiritual writers understand that gratitude is a basic foundation for living life rooted in spirituality.  Gratitude as a spiritual practice: to receive and to give.  Drawing on the writing of Spanish mystic Francisco de Osuna, I’m reflecting on gratitude and thanksgiving as a foundational spiritual practice.  Join me. Be sure that I appreciate your time in watching this brief video.

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