Nostalgia is from the Greek word for homecoming. Nostalgia is good for our self- esteem because the positive memories seem to surface to the top of our brain. What I remember most about Thanksgiving is 'I like the"dark meat"'. Which in the Blanton household meant roast instead of turkey. To this day give me steak or roast any day, but never turkey.
Thanksgiving is much more than the meal. It is a homecoming for family and friends. We gather in the den to watch the Macy's parade, outside to play football, in the living room with pallets on the floor to sleep, and of course in the kitchen to prepare our "dark meat" feast!
When we engage in nostalgia we think of things that are really important to us. We play the highlight reels of our lives. We remember people, places and things that make life meaningful. As you gather this Thanksgiving remember to give thanks with a grateful heart, and to give thanks to the Lord above.
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