Thankful!

We made it to Thanksgiving!  Here are five reasons to be grateful for our bodies:

1.     They get us where we are going.  We may not love how our thighs looks, but they do the job!  Those strong legs we have are the difference between independent living and a warehoused old age.

2.     They adapt.  We can make our bodies stronger!  We can overcome injuries!  We can learn new skills!

3.     They have built-in detox.  Our livers filter out all kinds of bad stuff.  The very blood in our veins can deploy antibodies to kill diseases.

4.     They give us access to the world.  The sensory data we get from our eyes, ears, and all those other organs can create delight and bliss.  We can feel the rain on our skin, taste chocolate, and hug our kids.

5.     They can change the world.  We can work with our bodies to help each other out, build houses, create communities, promote growth and health.

As always, I am thankful for all the blessings that surround me.  And that includes everyone reading!