Gratitude

Even though we don't have Thanksgiving in South Africa, I think we could do with one. We have SO much to be grateful for, in contrast to others who have nothing. Take for example the Dalits (or untouchables) in India. They literally have nothing. Well, nothing that comes close to what we have. They're mostly looked down upon, and the majority of the Dalits have no bright future ahead of them.

We don't need to have a Thanksgiving where we have the best dinner of the year; rather, we need a Thanksgiving that kick-starts a grateful attitude in our nation, and in return an attitude of giving. Even here in South Africa you'll find many underprivileged people wherever you are, and giving to them something of what you have that you know they need, or even just giving them your time and showing them you care, can change the hearts of many people and give them something to be thankful for in turn. Because after all,

1. "we make a living by what we get, we make a life by what we give" (Sir Winston Churchill).

   
   

   And let's keep the Dalits and others who are underpriviledged in our hearts and prayers. 

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