Thanks Giving!

Time for gobble gobble once again. For my American friends I realize yours is yet to come. I want to extend a heartfelt thank you for all of you who have supported me by either attending my presentations, reading my blog/newsletter, being a coaching client and especially for your willingness to change your life. You continue to be such an inspiration to me. Thank you for allowing me to be apart of your powerful journey.
I know for some people, this may be the first Thanksgiving without a loved one or that you may be in the midst of turmoil, however, I invite you to reflect on the miracles in your life and the amazing people who care for you and you them. Of course life isn't perfect nor should it be. Celebrate what is and fully let go of what you wish could be.
If your heart is heavy due to a death, perhaps set a place setting at your Thanksgiving table this year and everyone take turns sharing how this wonderful person means to you. We are not meant to be alone in our pain nor our celebration.
If your kids aren't calling or coming around the way you want there is still gratitude in knowing you were able to have kids where other couples are struggling to conceive and would love to have your problem.
As you prepare for your family dinner in whatever way that may be remember a quote from William Shakespeare, "Expectations are what give us heartaches."
BE with your family and friends without expectations. BE with others without retelling your story over and over again about how they did you wrong or how they didn't get it right. When we let go of "what aught have been", we are freed up to fully embrace what is. The people in our lives are really doing the best they can with what they have. For me, part of being truly thank full is to also be willing to forgive. Forgive others. Forgive myself.
Gratitude really is an action word so I plan to be sure to tythe 10% of my week's pay to support another family that could use a help up.
My intention for this Thanksgiving weekend is to be truly present with my Self, my family and friends by sharing and celebrating who I am and therefore celebrating who they are! What will your intention be this Thanksgiving weekend?
Happy Thanksgiving!
With much gratitude,
Cate