Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday—because it is about gratitude, family and a shared meal. Somehow, it has avoided the rampant commercialization of every other holiday (although maybe the turkey and cranberry producers don’t think of it as not commercial!).
I have so much to be thankful for, on this holiday and every day. I want to start with a big thank you to all of you—all of our clients, fans, friends and supporters who have helped us create and grow a business that lets me and my team do what we love. I am truly grateful for this privilege, every day.
I’m also so grateful for all of the amazing and inspiring people in my life, many of whom I work with every day.
Here’s what a few of them said today about Thanksgiving. We hope you all have an amazing holiday!
Jennifer: I’m thankful for my continued good health, my family and friends. I’m thankful for where I live and the opportunities available to me. I’m thankful for the life I’m able to lead because of my hard work and passion for what I do.
Caroline: I’m thankful for the people in my life right now (in every facet!). I’m thankful for that first cup of coffee in the morning, too!
Elise: I’m thankful for my family, friends, the beau, our health, and living in this beautiful city! I’m also thankful for my fabulous co-workers, whom I can count on for a laugh every single day!
Pedro: I’m thankful for a healthy heart and a healthy mind, people who remember the spirit of the holidays, and the opportunity to better myself.
Isabelle: I am thankful for people who think critically, listen to others and show me how to look at things from a different angle. I am thankful for the mountain air I breathe and clean water out of the spring I drink every day.
Mike: I am thankful that I have an extended family—in this case it’s my girlfriend’s family—that treats me with respect and like one of their own. I am also thankful that I have made so many new friends over the last year in San Francisco and that I have a great job to go to every day.
Timarie: I’m thankful for so many things! I’m especially thankful to live in a country with such great medical care and lucky that I have access to it. I’m also thankful for another year with family and friends.
Michelle: (our newest team member, who just started yesterday!): I’m thankful for really knowing in my core that everything that happens supports the unfolding of my highest alignment.
Brian: I’m thankful for friends, family, health, and inspiring work.
Mary: I’m thankful for the picture of a turkey my daughter just brought home from first grade with the message, “I am thankful for my mommy because she snuggles me.” It doesn’t get any better than that!
Phoebe: I’m thankful for family, my friends’ voices on the telephone, my niece’s smile, empty parking spaces, and hot chocolate on a cold day.
Liz: I’m so grateful there are people out there who can help me accomplish my big-picture goals. As a working mom, there is less time for DIY on all fronts, in particular caring for my energetic 3-year-old. From a babysitter who knows what a healthy snack is, to a preschool teacher who offers smart, engaging activities for him, to my husband who knows just when it’s time to turn on the Superman theme song to ramp up the fun factor, to a boss who brainstorms ways for me to attend an off-site with my son. I really couldn’t be luckier!
Leslie: I’m thankful for my health and the love and support of my family and friends.
