During this thanksgiving week i have heard many storied, sermons and reflections about what it is to be thankful. The one that has stuck with me was one from Katie’s thanksgiving sermon when she talked about the the Jewish tradition of prayer called berakhot. This is a daily practice where the pray-er gives thanks for 100 things.
On Thanksgiving Day I went on a run, and to pass the time I tried out berakhot and made my mental list. I don’t know how many I got up to (Katie wrote hers down…smart), but toward the end of the run there were many like: cars, the wheel, not having to walk everywhere. This practice has gotten me to think about the things that I have neglected to give thanks for like running water, heat and clothing. I am working on typing up my list, but while I am, what are you most thankful for? Make your list with me.
