I’m heading home for Thanksgiving…to my mother’s home. We have a family reunion each year during this holiday. It’s not always the most joyous time nor is it always a time when I feel tremendously thankful for my family.
I have a family that can be difficult to get along with–and that’s putting it mildly. Without getting into the gory details, let me just say that I have a hard time most years staying in a place of gratitude rather than judgment, lack, disappointment, etc. I know these negative emotions and thoughts don’t help; I end up feeling and thinking them anyway.
Anyone else out there have a “difficult” family or family member? This year I’m heading to my family reunion and the holiday of thanksgiving with the intention of seeing something goodย in everyone. And if I can’t do that, I will at least stay neutral so I don’t make waves with my negative thinking or negative thoughts. I will try to behave in a way that allow me to feel thankful to some extent for my family.
After all, if I didn’t have my family, I’m sure I’d be sorry. I’m sure I’d miss any one or all of them.
So, if you have a difficult family or family member you must deal with this holiday season, try to at least be neutral when you spend time with them. Even better, find something positive about them for which you can feel grateful.
Let me take this opportunity to tell you that I am very grateful to all of you for being faithful readers of this blog. Happy Thanksgiving.
