Over the years our Thanksgiving message has conveyed the deep meaning of the holiday and how critical it is to appreciate everyone in our lives. One part of our lives that we may be cognizant of but not truly appreciate most of the time, is time itself.  It may be the most critical component of being holistically thankful.  Missed time can be devastating. There is a phrase, “don’t get stuck on the island of someday”. My late dearest friend tried to teach me how to “live in the now”, from the day we met until the day he left us. We spend so much time talking about planning holidays, vacations, getting together, making that phone call etc., but do we follow through?  And when we are there, are we truly in the moment?

It's fine to press the “pause” button every so often. Recently, my older daughter got married. The couple requested that no one should be taking photos or videos during the ceremony so that we can all be in the moment together.  That foresight meant a lot to them and proved to be mindful for all of us.

We all know how time seems to move faster each year. Maybe we can all pause this holiday, live in the moment and use the power of time -before time makes us feel it. Follow through, get together and make that call.

Wishing you and your families the best of health and times.

Peter Janowsky