To Those on Thanksgiving,

By the time this letter reaches you, it will be Thanksgiving. I hope that this year was good enough to you in which you can recall things you are grateful for. I've said something similar, but the year is often too busy for us to take time to recognize what we've been thankful for. Even if it doesn't happen consciously, it's still something we miss or forget to do.

However, this letter isn't to pressure or make anyone feeling the opposite read this with a sense of annoyance. While this year may have been good to some, this doesn't mean it has been good to everyone. There have been people who have lost loved ones, a piece of themselves, or even parts of their lives that were once routine or essential to them.

Thanksgiving, in my point of view, should be considered for all. The sad and heartbroken as well as the joyful and heartfelt. All views of this year and the feelings they bring into the holidays are important.

So, I say to those who had the best year: please take time to relax and reflect. Change happens no matter if you're looking for it or not. It will happen. You must be prepared for next year to throw even more challenges your way. Take the holiday as a means to get in tune with yourself and revel in what you have in the works. You have so much to be proud of, no matter how small the win.

I say to those who had the worst year: please take time to feel and receive love. This may seem extremely laughable, but feeling and allowing yourself to not be ok after a tough year is just fine. However, the rebound is what counts. That's where receiving love comes in- you have to allow positive feelings in as well to conquer over the bad. It won't ever be easy, but I hope this letter is something that you can refer back to when you struggle the most. You have so much to look forward to; never forget that no matter what turmoil stands in the way.

If you have no solace during this holiday, may this letter provide that for you. I am sending much positive energy your way in hopes you find understanding and motivation as the new year quickly approaches.

Happy Thanksgiving.

Much Love and Support,

Jessica