As Thanksgiving approaches, I feel the energy of excitement and warmth building in so many homes. Families are getting ready to get together, friends are making plans and there is a shared anticipation of the time spent around the table. Thanksgiving, at its best, is a time to stop, reflect, and be thankful for the blessings in our lives. We come together and acknowledge the challenges we've faced, the resilience we've cultivated, and the joy we've shared. Personally, I feel deep gratitude for each of you—your support, kindness, and commitment to connecting with the natural world and each other.
I am also deeply grateful for our beautiful Mother Earth, for forests and mountains, rivers and oceans, plants, animals, sun, stars and moon. Everything I do—whether it's writing, teaching, or building community—wouldn't be possible without this life support network and the amazing people who share my journey. As we come together this season, let's remember to give, walk gently, and listen to the lessons that nature and our communities share with us.
