thanksgiving – Tim Goodwin Ed.D

Finding Your Thanks

It’s so easy. It’s so easy to feel bad. It’s so easy to feel sorry for ourselves. I’ve certainly been in that place many days the past few months. And when I think globally there is much over which we can fret and literally millions of people to worry about. It seems that there alwaysContinue reading “Finding Your Thanks”

Giving Thanks for Gifts From Mother Earth

We have a fractured relationship with Mother Earth. I hesitated writing “Mother” Earth because in so doing I acknowledge we are collectively engaged in an abusive relationship. If any children treated his or her mother as we treat Mother Earth it would be considered elder abuse and prosecutable. I also don’t relish going here, butContinue reading “Giving Thanks for Gifts From Mother Earth”

From Plymouth Rock to Standing Rock

I’m with my family on this Thanksgiving Day. People are beginning to stir, noises are coming from the kitchen. There is much to be thankful for in my world. I’m fortunate. My biggest concern today is to not consume too many calories. If that isn’t a first world problem of the privileged, I don’t knowContinue reading “From Plymouth Rock to Standing Rock”