Absolute Citrin
by Richard Citrin

(This Resilient Wednesday is a condensed version of an op-ed I wrote, and which was published by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette a few years ago)
Thanksgiving is the most psychologically powerful holiday we celebrate as a nation as we recognize and express gratitude for the blessings in our lives.
Since the first Thanksgiving, this time represents a way for us to express our appreciation for the many good things in our lives.
Sometimes, I’ve noticed, however, that my expressed gratitude can be somewhat superficial. I might say how grateful I am that everyone is around the dinner table or that we have such a bounty of food to share (blah, blah, blah).
It’s gotten me thinking about how I can make my thankfulness a bit more meaningful, and I’ve come up with three things I am going to do this week to strengthen my habit for gratitude:
Thanksgiving begins a time of reflection that lasts through and into the New Year. I hope that by then, my habit of gratitude will be even stronger.
Enjoy your holiday, and thank you for all the blessings you’ve bestowed on me.
© Richard Citrin, 2023