I see the Holy Spirit as a guiding light—we’re walking by the path and there’s a lamp unto our feet that helps us to know what to do, how to do it, and to be still.   -Dr. Barbara Holmes

I am at the beach these days with my family, spending time reconnecting with each other. Moments like these ground me in the slowing down of our daily pace and the acceleration of my awareness of God, through nature, community, and board games. We head home this afternoon, in time for tomorrow’s Turkey Trot at Golden Gate Park. Blessings to you and yours, and Happy Thanksgiving.

“Gratitude is not merely the polite habit of saying thank you. It goes deeper than words, reaching into our most fundamental attitude toward others and ourselves. We can be grateful for the kindness, practical help, or comforting presence of another person. We can also be grateful for our own gifts, our ability to learn, and our unique history and personality.” 

—Vinita Hampton Wright in Small Simple Ways