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Do we know the true meaning
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Does Thanksgiving mean the same to us as it did to our predecessors - the pilgrims? What we probably fail to realize is that this day was set aside soon after the pilgrims landed in Patuxet, now known as Plymouth Rock, in August of 1621. The pilgrims pledged thanks to their Creator for their healthy arrival after a long voyage across the Atlantic Ocean. It also commemorates the pilgrims' celebration feast of the good harvest.
To many of us, Thanksgiving means gathering with family and friends for a day of feasting, watching football games, and taking a much needed holiday from school, work, etc. As we approach another Thanksgiving Day, how many of us know the true meaning of Thanksgiving?
![Thanksgiving Dinner [IMG]](http://ih.constantcontact.com/fs070/1102126619665/img/44.gif?a=1102300495235) To the dauntless men and women who had the courage to leave their mother country for an unknown wilderness, however, the day which they set aside and called Thanksgiving held a certain significance, which underlies the superficial meaning we recognize today. Their willingness to sacrifice security and life demonstrates qualities of courage and perseverance for which they could be truly thankful.
We live in tough economic times. Money has been lost, jobs have been eliminated, and homes have gone to foreclosure. Why not learn lessons from our forefathers about courage and perseverance?
It's easy to be thankful in the good times of our lives. However, a good portion of our lives can be very challenging. Hardships can either make us weak or make us stronger. We do have a choice. We can learn from the bad times. They teach us what to discard and what to keep and improve upon. This will make the quality of our lives better.
Take this time of Thanksgiving to reflect on the bounty of good HSP qualities that you possess. It's too easy for us to forget them. We are much stronger than we realize. Concentrate on the positive aspects of your life, and don't dwell on the negatives.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Better times are coming and we will all be stronger in the long run. |
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Featured HSP
This month's featured HSP is Grace Kerina. I met Grace through Barbara Winter, author of Making a Living Without a Job. Barbara suggested that we contact each other since we were both developing businesses that focused on helping highly sensitive people.
Grace attended a seminar based on Barbara's book. Through this seminar, she met a woman with whom she had a lot in common. They have weekly, one-hour telephone meetings, and give each other help with developing their businesses. She's found it immensely helpful to have another person to brainstorm with. This alliance has helped them with creative and problem-solving endeavors.
 In 2008, Grace published a book called Highly Sensitive Vancouver, a guide to help HSPs prepare for travel to Vancouver Canada. The book was written specifically to meet the unique needs of highly sensitive people. It includes information about transit options, healthy food, bookstores, libraries, beaches, day trips, downtown treasures, and much more.
Grace also recently launched a website & blog called Highly Sensitive Power.
Her objective for this project is "empowering highly sensitive people through curiosity, creativity, and community". Since starting the blog, Grace has been making lots of positive connections. She finds this endeavor richer and more fulfilling than she ever imagined. Not only has she grown personally from learning about other HSPs, but she has also gained joy in her life, by "working" at what she loves. Having a blog has been a helpful vehicle for contacting and meeting other HSPs, in a context that both motivates and inspires her.
Grace's story emphasizes the power of working with other supportive, like-minded people - especially those who are also pursuing a life passion. Another important aspect is "determination" and the willingness to venture out and explore options. For example, Grace went to a seminar, which made a huge difference in her life by exposing her to the many possibilities and opportunities that she has. Most importantly, she now has the confidence to go after what she wants.
In a similar vein, I had a pivotal experience in 2005 at a conference called Work at What You Love (hosted by Valerie Young & Barbara Winter). This conference gave me the motivation and contacts to finish my book, Making Sense of Your High Sensitivity, and to start my own publishing company. I also became involved in success teams, which gave me the support I needed to follow my passions.
It is my hope that these stories encourage you to go out and expand your own possibilities!
Please email me to learn more about HSP success teams and to share your story with other HSPs in future issues of this newsletter. |
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