GIVING THANKS

       Tis the season that for a moment we watch people PRETEND to NOT be selfish and completely self-evolved.  They decided to FINALLY spend time with their respective families for a few hours out of the year.  Proclaiming thanks for bobbles that they acquired after countless hours of laboring.  Each one missing the value of what they have surrounding them.

       My father has always told me that he was a millionaire, not because of what is in the bank, but because of the people surrounding him that love him.  He taught me to take stock in those that love you in spite of what you have….those that have loved you since before you could wipe your own butt.  Therefore, while there are people freaking out wondering how to shuck and dive family in order to make it to a friend’s house for a holiday feast……or how to get to the hottest event during the holiday….. I will be thanking God that I have a wonderful village.  A village compiled of family and friends that love me through mistakes and triumphs. 

      By NO MEANS are any of us walking this earth perfect….BUT there are people out there that feel the need to give thanks for bobbles acquired after countless hours of laboring rather than the precious gems that have been around them throughout the year.  I have NEVER been able to fathom placing value on frienemies and material items.  None of those things are there when you suffered a loss….when heartache broke you down to your core….when your day was less than stellar.  Why avoid those that have loved you even before you knew what love was? Why plan outing around the holidays taking you away from your very first playmates?

    True we all grow older and begin familial extensions……but should this keep us from giving thanks for the guidance passed down through generations that have kept us out of prison and or the grave? Should you fail to see the immeasurable value of those that got you through hard times? Maybe that concert or that piece of tail is will one day see you value and learn your history so thoroughly……doubt it, but people believe in aliens so why can’t you believe that you mean something to people that revel in airing your dirty laundry and birthing your tears as you strive for reality TV stardom.

    WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!!!! What you should be thankful for is very, very, very SIMPLE.  Your health……your wealth of familial love surrounding you!!!!!!!!!!!! I urge you to visit….break bread with….call a relative and let them know that you are THANKFUL FOR THEIR EXSITANCE AND LOVE.  Tomorrow is NOT promised and once they (or YOU) leave this earth, telling them on a social media profile page or as their shell lay in a casket is POINTLESS!!!!!!!! That message delivery system is for YOU….NOT THEM.  Reaching out and TRULY being thankful for sacrifices made on you behave just may SAVE A LIFE…….It just might remind someone that what they did was NOT IN VAIN.  You have the all year to go and be the bell of the ball.  Take this time to be the angel.

    This is just my two cents, take it and place it in our back pocket or leave it on the table.  Just know, a millionaire NEVER leaves ANYTHING on the table.  As for me, I will be boiling over with love and appreciation.