Today is Thanksgiving -- a day for personal reflection. It gives us the opportunity to take stock in where we are in life and where we are headed. It's also a time to think about the needs of others. And to appreciate what we have. That is so important in these tough economic times.
The most obvious things to be thankful for are personal health, family and friends, employment, housing and transportation.
All of these help to create our daily lifestyles and living arrangements. Spiraling off of these are love, peace and tranquility.
Though they may seem easy to define, it takes a lot of work and dedication. And they are balanced by trust, loyalty and honor.
So enjoy your Thanksgiving Day as you reflect on what is important in your life. And take a moment to ask yourself what you can do not only to make your life better, but also that of the next person.