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Tis’ the season of Thanksgiving! My Mom’s favorite holiday when she cooked, made all our favorite dishes, and always had a friend over who had nowhere else to go!
For many, however, this holiday can be sweet or sad. Being alone, not having enough for a holiday feast, or even memories of lost loved ones.

So how do we get the most out of this holiday?! Perhaps the answer lies in the name of this holiday itself: Thanks and Giving! A time to give Thanks, to be grateful! I am SO thankful for my husband coming through his health crisis, our four grandbabies, and the special memories of my loved ones. I am BLESSED by an incredible support system through my friends and extended family, church family, clients, and YES even my social media pages! Where to my great surprise, we share humor, beauty, reconnection with old friends near and far, and making new friends.

What is one thing you are thankful for this Thanksgiving?!

And what about Giving? So often, we get more out of giving than anything! We can donate to those less fortunate, volunteer to serve a hearty dinner at a shelter, invite someone to a church dinner, or into our own home. Even if we do not have much ourselves, we can find a way to give! I am donating books, clothing, household items, and making a money donation to a cause of my choice. When I am able, I will donate my time again to volunteering.

What is one way You can GIVE this Thanksgiving season?!

In the meantime,

Blessings to One and All!

Carolyn Q.

I just read the profile of Emmanuel Dagher, the young author of this inspiring quote. It chronicles his courageous journey growing up in wartorn Lebanon and coming out on the other side with the mission to not only raise consciousness on the planet but to help others heal and become their best selves.

My own journey has been much less dramatic and yet for me personally, just as important, and the same is true of yours. Since the age of 3, I was in touch with my authentic and loving self in the cocoon of my immediate family of Dad, Mom, my brother, and a large extended family, both of which showed love, humor, and faith in spite of life’s hardships.

My authentic self first got rocked when I started school, going to three different schools. I had insecurity for the first time which peaked in high school and continued into later life.

What I gradually have realized was that my indomitable spirit connected to my authentic and loving self kept breaking through, nurtured by great support and friendships which last today, my loving family, work with incredible clients and fellow staff, loving pets across the lifespan, my husband, stepchildren, grandbabies, and my personal faith. All this has helped me find purpose in healing myself and help others heal in body, mind, soul, and spirit.

How do YOU show and share your loving, authentic, and magical self and what helps you do this?!

Blessings,

Carolyn Q.