Give Thanks (for this Oasis in Space)

Here are some thoughts to uplift your Thanksgiving Holiday:

The Earth is a miraculous, magical, LIVING place. Life here has been dancing through billions of years of evolution. And when we look up at the stars, we are seeing the oldest parts of ourselves. Don’t let the busyness of human life make you forget your role in this incredible story. Give thanks for the ridiculously complex web of events that has lead to you being here at this moment in time.

Know that every single life form on this planet lives in a state of interdependence. We NEED each other. Every species from humans to insects to tiny bacteria all are working together, striving for survival on this planet. For too long the question “Will this benefit humans?” has governed all of our moral decisions, to the detriment of all other life forms on Earth.

But every creature is essential to life on this planet. When we learn to deeply appreciate every other life form for the vital role they play in co-creating our amazing oasis in space, it changes our moral compass. No longer can we justify rampant destruction of ecosystems for the benefit of mankind.

If ALL humans adopted this kind of gratitude it would completely transform the way we live. Elevating our perspective is the first step to healing our dysfunctional cultures. Healing our dysfunctional cultures is a crucial step to saving the entire planet. So be the spiritual superhero this planet needs. Start with yourself, and we will be one giant leap closer to saving the world.