Thanksgiving Altar

This is my Thanksgiving Altar. And no, I am not a witch. (most days) Everyday I sit on a little stool and light a candle and think about what I am thankful for. There's a beautiful window just overhead and I can see the birds and the sky and I remember what's really important. There's a little dish with paper to write what I am thankful for or the red book is my gratitude journal and I can write in more detail. Sometimes I pick a Zen card if I am looking for direction, most days I figure out what "color" needs some work and I'll light a corresponding candle. Red for roots, Orange for change, Yellow for wisdom, Green for heart, Blue for communication, Indigo for intuition and Purple for connecting with God. Chakras for my non-yogi readers.

I love my little altar. C & R sometimes sit at it and light their candle and write what they are thankful for too. That makes me really happy. I think it's important to remember that although it sometimes seems easier to dwell on all the badness (especially during elections) it doesn't really serve your spirit. It's kinda like eating cheese fries. It feels good initially but when you step away from the table it's not so pretty. That's why an altar is a good thing. When you step away from it, you feel peaceful and joyful.

I highly recommend it. Helps with that 'inner peace' thing.....

These are some of the most common symptoms of 'inner peace'... if you are experiencing any or all of these symptoms.... you're doing something right!
- A tendency to think and act spontaneously rather than on fears based on past experiences.
- An unmistakable ability to enjoy each moment.
- A loss of interest in judging other people.
- A loss of interest in interpreting the actions of others.
- A loss of interest in conflict.
- A loss of the ability to worry.
- Frequent, overwhelming episodes of appreciation.
- Contented feelings of connectedness with others and nature.
- Frequent attacks of smiling.
- An increased susceptibility to the love extended by others as well as the uncontrollable urge to extend it. Peace Pilgrim, 1908-1981