In the spirit of Thanksgiving I want to do a blog post detailing many (but not all) of the things I'm grateful for in my life at the moment. If I were to list ALL the things I'm grateful for, we'd both be here for hours on end.
I am thankful for my family. I love my family more than anything in the whole universe and I know that they love me.
My parents: because when I talk to them things tend to make a lot more sense. because they know me better than anyone in the entire world and I love them like rocks.
My Mom for her support and love. for instilling in me the importance of being a gentleman and a scholar.
My Dad for always having a bit of wisdom, a lesson, and love to share. for teaching me to take my time.
My Brother for being the one person I wouldn't hesitate to give my life for.
My Dog for always accepting any ridiculously lavish amount of love I bestow on him.
Barb Small for teaching me more about death (and therefore giving me a priceless perspective on life) than anyone else ever could. I'll also note that the money I got from Barb is making my trip in India possible.
Ashland for raising me and teaching me about community.
Oregon for having mountains and rivers and forests and towns that are my homes.
The U.S.A. for bestowing upon me immense privilege and responsibility and many positive aspects of the American Way.
The internet for connecting the world.
The earth for letting me explore it.
My senses/mind/language for letting me perceive and contemplate things and interpret the world.
Pens and notebooks for holding words and remembering my thoughts for me.
Good books for imparting new thoughts and ideas through words and stating these thoughts better than I could.
Music for letting me think without words.
Portland, Lewis and Clark College, eNRG, motorcycles, ceramics, kayaking, snowboarding, sailing, scuba diving, kite boarding, etc. etc. etc. for all being things I'm looking forward to in one way or another.
India for being Full On and Varanasi for being Full Power. for being more (intellectually, emotionally, spiritually, physically, etc.) stimulating than anywhere I have ever been. for being in your face and unapologetic. for being conducive to growth, exploration, and introspection. for making you feel the full weight of humanity and the human condition. for reaching for things beyond the bonds of this physical existence. for inspiring me to build community and see more of the world and make it a better place.
And last but not least I'm thankful for you for reading my blog. ;)
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