AROUND HASTINGS: Stay safe, strong and thankful
Nancy Quatrano
Giving thanks in all circumstances can indeed be a stretch when the circumstances are so bleak for many. However, being thankful is the key to having joy present in daily life and staying mentally strong. So, how can we be thankful in all circumstances?
There’s a difference between being thankful for a situation and being thankful during a situation. Be it a personal, community, or global dark valley, we can find ways to be thankful during dark times. Gratitude is a noun – an emotion experienced. Thanksgiving is something we do, so it’s a verb. We can feel grateful for something each day and we can offer thanks for what we are grateful for. This is where the power of light comes into play. Light brightens our spirit, lets us feel hopeful, and helps us to know that darkness is temporary. Each time we are grateful for something and whisper or shout our thanks for it, we spread light in the world.