Thankful

I can’t believe summer is almost gone.  The leaves are changing and nights are cool.  I have had the opportunity to do a lot of canning this year.  Most years I will only do a bit but this year with our trip to BC, we were able to bring home so much produce.  During Tai Chi, I have been thanking Mother Earth for this bounty as I have been trying to be more aware of the struggles happening around us.  People who do not have this opportunity to enjoy fresh food much less an abundance of it. 

Last week I helped make 250 meals for the Edmonton vulnerable.  We then handed the meals out with bottles of water.  The majority were openly grateful for these items that we take for granted.  This opportunity is headed by an Edmonton local restaurant owner who runs Padmanadi.  Kasim wants to give back and uses his restaurant to do this.  He does this silently and by word of mouth.  Having the opportunity to be meet others who were also helping was a great experience.

So this week I am thankful.  I’m thankful for friends who included me in this venture.  I’m thankful for Kasim who spearheads this opportunity.  I’m thankful to live in a country that is at peace.  I’m thankful for family, friends, Martina, being alive, a job, a house, food on the table, and being able to surround myself with like-minded people.  I’m thankful for Kung Fu, knowing that it is Kung Fu that has opened my eyes and allows me to take advantage of opportunities around me.  I have so much to be thankful for!