Are You Stuffed Like a Turkey?

In America, Thanksgiving traditionally means family, friends, and especially food. We cook and eat as if there was a scarcity of turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing and creamy vegetables. We dive into pumpkin pie as if there was a national law that says it can only be served and eaten one day a year.

Individuals around the table dip big helpings before passing huge bowls of food to the next person on their right. All this while keeping a watchful eye on the delicious offerings coming from their left side, lest there not be enough left for them.

I Want My Share

Surprise! Stores sell turkey, ham, potatoes and rolls all year long. You can fix it for breakfast if you so desire. You can even invite the Thanksgiving group over any other day of the year. You do not need an excuse or a special day to gather and break bread.

Too Full to Enjoy

The average woman consumes 1,400 to 1,800 calories in an ordinary day but between 2,000 to 3,000 calories during traditional Thanksgiving dinners. You can see that a huge dinner exceeds bodily comfort zones, edging you into a food coma rather than a satisfied awareness of family and good food.

We honestly don't have to eat every single thing on the table. We can save the leftovers for another day or later that day. It is okay to turn down seconds. If more is needed later, we can make more. You won't go hungry, I promise.

Visible Abundance and Blessings

The very idea of a holiday feast appears abundant. Looking at a laden filled table reminds us of our blessings and instills a sense of gratitude for what we have to share with one another. Abundance means ample supply, more than enough, and plenty to share.

Eat your fill of turkey and mashed potatoes this Thanksgiving. Enjoy a taste or two of everything. Eat till you are stuffed like a turkey, if you want, but do not eat as if there is a shortage of good food. Laugh and mingle with friends—maybe even set up a date to gather monthly. Set an intention to turn Thanksgiving into Thanks-living.

There is More Than Enough

Remember that abundance does not come just once a year. It waits for you every day. The world is filled with wonderful things to partake of, including turkey, mashed potatoes and rolls. We are surrounded by the beauty of the Earth and the love of our family. Who could ask for anything more?

Now, pass a small piece of pumpkin pie! And don’t forget the whipped cream.

©Judy H. Wright aka Auntie Artichoke, family relationship coach and author is a parent educator and radio host who lives with her family in beautiful Montana. You may sign up for a free ezine or download free articles from www.ArtichokePress.com . This site also contains a full listing of books, eBooks, tele-classes and workshops available to help you enrich your life. Free teleclasses every Thursday on some aspect of family relations and effective communications. Please join us. You will be glad you did.

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