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Happy Thanksgiving
Hey everybody!
I just wanted to write a quick note to thank you all for visiting this site, using these resources, and making a commitment to help teens. It's been an exciting year for me and every time I stop to think about it I realize I have a lot to be thankful for. This year, you guys have been a big part of that and I'm so excited to see this community grow in the days and years to come.
I'd encourage you, as you spend time with your families tomorrow, not to get caught up in the craziness of preparing tons and tons of food, playing host or hostess, or the stress that so often comes with big family get-togethers, and just take a few minutes to stop, sit back, close your eyes, and just smile. Soak it up. ENJOY IT. No matter what your circumstances, you have something—or someone—to be thankful for. You might be broke, or stressed, or sick, or your family may be driving you crazy and, let's be honest, you often can't really control those things. But in the midst of that, never underestimate the power of gratitude. Being thankful—truly appreciating what you have—really helps put everything in perspective. Odds are, you'll find a measure of peace and contentment. And in those moments, the hope and joy to carry on.
// josh
P.S. If you're thankful for someone (*cough* the teens in the your life *cough*), or something someone did, tomorrow is a perfect excuse to tell them how much they mean to you. Take advantage of that. : )