We all know the big meaning behind Thanksgiving, it’s right there in the word. Being thankful, according to Merriam-Webster, means “being conscious of a benefit received.” This is something that has never changed about Thanksgiving, from the first one celebrated by the Pilgrims to the modern day national holiday in the United States.
But do we know how blessed we are? Do we know how good we have it, even though things may not be ideal or we may be going through a hard time? Although the original Thanksgiving occurred as a thanks for the bountiful harvest the Pilgrims had that fall, modern day Thanksgiving is about a lot more than that. Sure, we want to be thankful for the harvest that has been recently completed in fields across Northeast Iowa, as it helps support our families and communities.
But there are ton of other great things we can look to as blessings that we may forget about:
- We get to wake up when we want every morning
- We get to pursue our goals and dreams
- We live in Iowa!
- We have family and friends, either nearby or a phone call away, that we turn to in good times and in bad
- We can use our talents and knowledge to help other who are less fortunate than us
- We worry about our kids when they aren’t home during the day because they’re getting a quality education
We know life isn’t perfect; if it was, there would be no need for banks like Security State Bank. However, we do believe that life is as good as you make it, and the first step of that is being thankful for what you have. A quote that exemplifies this spirit and the spirit of Thanksgiving is this: “Gratitude turns what we have into enough.”
Let’s focus on everything that is great and wonderful in our lives instead of what we don’t have. We hope everyone has an amazing Thanksgiving, and we hope to see you soon!
-Security State Bank