Essay…

I saw a picture of a young soldier on the back of a car this afternoon and when I got close enough to read what was printed underneath, it appeared this young man died in service to our country. I could only imagine the grief this family went through losing a son even though their son was honored as a hero to our nation.

This got me to thinking….I can never understand why we humans of this planet think that we have to kill people who kill people.  I mean, if a superior race from another world appeared in orbit around our planet and started to study us, they would have to wonder what kind of beings we are.  We hate.  We kill.  We as a race of humans hate other humans because of color or difference.  Yet, we can be some of the most loving and caring beings anywhere.

Yes we have problems as a whole and yes we have problems in our little corner of the world.  We have always had problems, but life does go on.  At least in the cosmic sense it does.  I truly believe we will work our problems out.  Who knows.

We tend to believe in a superior being, like God and most of us try to play by the rules.  Whether or not you believe or whatever you believe in, I think this time of year is a good time to sit back and reflect.  How lucky some of our lives have been.  The tragedies some of us have lived through and whether it was a loss of a loved one or a health problem or whatever, we have a lot to be thankful for none the less.  Not because we have a fancy car or a big screen TV or even wealth.  But because we can wake up each morning and see some of the most fantastic wonders in  the World, that are free.  A sunrise or sunset.  Leaves turning colors and the smells of spring and even the beauty of the first snow fall.  We live in an amazing world.

I just want to wish those that read here, whether you agree with me or think I’m full of it, a wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.  Think about other people for a change and if possible, do something  nice for someone you don’t know.  If we all pay it forward, it’ll be easier to overcome our problems and make for a better community no matter what your beliefs are. That’s my wish this Thanksgiving.

Happy Thanksgiving!