So glad that we have a holiday to commemorate gratitude. I am so very grateful for the friends and family in my life. Grateful for Facebook friends and family as well.
But take a few minutes to make sure that the people you know understand the Thanksgiving Myth. I was taught that the pilgrims and Indians sat down for a great meal to celebrate the harvest and the friendship between the two groups.
Native Americans who met the Europeans from the Mayflower were not happy to see them. For at least a century prior, other Europeans had been wreaking havoc during exploratory missions. By the time colonization began, damage had been done to prevent friendships. And the havoc continued.
Please be grateful for your loved ones and your safety, shelter and healthy food. But do a quick history lesson for a dose of reality. I have been reading "This Land Is Their Land" by David J Silverman. It is quite a lengthy lesson but worthwhile.
May we learn from the past, be grateful and look to a happier future.
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