Thanksgiving

This time last year I had just returned from a quick visit to Columbus, Ohio, to gather insights into canvassing.

I'm glad I went, though today would be hard-pressed to find the budget for this sort of adventure. As the recession caught, then burned into my business, non-essential travel suddenly seemed frivolous as we struggled to keep the books in balance and the debt level from flying way above the red line of economic solvency.

You may have experienced similar challenges and stresses.

Hard times require us to tap into our internal strengths, spiritual values, and relationships.

We focus on the essentials, and discover simpler pleasures. (And, if we are fortunate, we can still enjoy some special treats, just as long as they don't cost too much money.)

We have much reason for Thanksgiving.