thanks-giving

[firmament]

At Thanksgiving dinner, I was a bit pushy, and I made everyone go around the table and tell us what they were thankful for (of course, I had to put out on the table that there are onto-theological misgivings to be had of the whole notion of giving thanks in this way, if you don't have anyone to give them to, but, eh). It was kind of nice, even

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[spoonless]

I had to put out on the table that there are onto-theological misgivings to be had of the whole notion of giving thanks in this way, if you don't have anyone to give them to, but, eh).

Hmmm... I actually don't feel like that's a problem. I like to remember every now and then to be thankful for all the things I've got. I see it as a way of readjusting your set-point for happiness. If you become too myopic, it's easy to turn in to a spoiled brat and forget to appreciate the simple things in life like having a home or having something to eat. This shouldn't require you being thankful to someone for this. I think you can just "be thankful" in the abstract and that's just fine. It's just a way of reminding yourself how lucky you are. A way of appreciating the positive aspects of your own situation, or perhaps the situation of the world.

[firmament]

I think this is exactly the right sort of way to recast the idea.

[fulguritus]

Yay for your freedom~

[msbeanhead]

Glad for ya. :)