Gratitude does not always arrive naturally. Sometimes thanksgiving begins as a spiritual practice before it becomes a feeling. As we learn to notice the ordinary gifts already surrounding us, our eyes begin to change—and we discover that grace has been quietly present all along.
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Before the Turkey: Learning to Notice What Is Already Good
Thanksgiving begins long before the turkey reaches the table. It begins when we learn to notice the ordinary gifts we have become accustomed to overlooking. As Canadian Thanksgiving approaches, perhaps our spiritual work is simple: look around, pay attention, name what is good, and discover the grace that has been there all along.