Giving thanks: a work in progress

Today's blog is from Tom Thoreson, program coordinator.

I’m thankful that I have a family and community(ies) that support me for who I am and graciously receive the gifts we all share.

I’m thankful for the good health I have and the gift I am developing to provide guidance, direction and health to others.

I am thankful for the times in which we live. In many ways these are challenging times and the future can look quite bleak. Nonetheless, I feel much hope for our children and their determination for growth and development of ecological systems that sustain our planet. These are the best of times for many peoples that would not have had a voice in the past.

I’m thankful that I have chosen a path (sometimes it feels as if the path has chosen me) that guides me towards heights and depths and with a breadth I could only dream of. I’m thankful for those dreams.

I’m thankful for all of the teachers and clients and elders and youth and colleagues that people my days and nights.

I’m thankful for the mindfulness to be still and silent and patient.

I’m thankful for my thirst and hunger and curiosity and playfulness.

I’m thankful for this opportunity.

First Lesson in Magic

Everything you need comes to you.
The gift you didn't expect
is the other half of memory.
Use it whenever you need it.
Don't worry about why
you're different. The truth is
expect it. You're alive!

-Ann Filemyr