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.