Thanksgiving is upon us, and I recently read a devotional that really stimulated my appreciation for this holiday. The reading made me keenly aware of the significant amount of time that we, as human beings, spend wishing, hoping, or praying for things to go our way as compared to the time we spend expressing thanks for all of life’s gifts. I am no exception to the rule, and far too often find myself so caught up in the day-to-day that I forget to count my many blessings.

Still, as I grow older and (hopefully) wiser, I find myself living more in the present each day and drawing joy from what’s around me. When I take a step back to reflect on my life on this earth thus far, I am, quite simply, humbled and amazed by the countless, wonderful experiences, opportunities, and people I’ve encountered. As a KellyGram reader, you have shared in some of my latest blessings with me this year—my first grandchild and my beautiful bride, to name a few. This Thanksgiving, I intend to take some time to sit down and write down all for which I am most thankful, and would encourage you to do the same. Even better still, I have made a promise to myself that, from this day forward, when I find myself ruminating over that which could be better, I will turn my attention to the innumerable ways in which my life is already so, so good.

From the bottom of my heart, I wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!