Happy Thanksgiving!
Today I am running in the local Turkey Trot (ha!) before chowing down (non 4 hour body style!) and enjoying the day with my sweet Chris and the rest of my family, who I am beyond grateful for.
I love Mary Oliver's writing, and found this poem that is one of a series she wrote. I love this poem, based on what her dog, Percy, would say about how we should live our life and thought it was indeed fitting, as we give thanks today. As much as I give thanks during the holidays for all the blessings I have, I want to live my life like Thanksgiving is each day. I think Percy got it right.
I Ask Percy How I Should Live My Life
Love, love, love, says Percy.
And hurry as fast as you can
along the shining beach, or the rubble, or the dust.
Then, go to sleep.
Give up your body heat, your beating heart.
Then, trust.
--Mary Oliver
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