Thanks & Giving

Thanks

A couple of weeks ago I wrote a post entitled 10 Things You Wish You Had Never Learned. This has been the most popular post to date on The Next 45 Years.

In the article, I discuss we have all learned from the negative thoughts and experiences which have contributed to defining who we are today. At times, we have learned to what amounts to be garbage about ourselves, our loved ones and about our role, identity and place in this world. The post concludes with my list of ten things I wish I had never learned.

I would like to thank Dee, a reader, for sharing some items from her list:

I wish I had never learned that crying and emotions (other than anger) was a sign of weakness.

I wish I had never learned that college would answer all of life’s questions for me (because when it didn’t I was very disappointed).

I wish I had never learned that my parents knew everything and that “because I said so” was a legitimate reason for listening to them.

Thank you Andrea for sharing an item from your list:

I personally wish I’d never learned that I have only one talent. It took me way longer than necessary to embrace the others.

And thank you, Ronit Baras for sharing this:

I wish I had never learned that knowledge is the answer to all my desires.

I wish I had never learned that failure is an option.

I wish I had never learned that I need others’ approval to think highly of myself.

10 Things You Are Thankful You Have Learned

Just as there have been some things in our lives we wish we had never learned; there are also things we are very thankful for learning. Below is my list.

1.) I am thankful I have learned how to ask for what I want.

10.) I am thankful I have learned that life is a process and I will always be learning how to grow; how to love; how to be happy; and how to be Alex.

Giving

A Time for Thanksgiving virtual food drive campaign was launched last week. The campaign has already received approximately $200. The goal is to raise $1000 by January 1, 2008.

Fellow bloggers have also joined in the campaign. Judy Braley, author of GrowFromWithin, announced the campaign to her readers, too. Thank you Judy for your generous support.

As we prepare for Thanksgiving here in the United States, please consider making a donation to the A Time for Thanksgiving food drive. Just a $1.00 donation equals five meals. Help us improve the lives of those who are worthy, just not capable right now.

Happy Thanksgiving everybody.

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