Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at
YMCA Project Cornerstone!
As I searched for words to send you this year, whether it is my own thoughts or inspirational quotes I came across online, I found it challenging to focus on just one thing. I am full of emotions, and what you get today may be so different tomorrow, depending on my mood, my family’s mood, our internet connection, how well work is going, or how much of the news I watch - we’ve all been through so much this year! We may not be experiencing everything in the same way, but I’m betting that we’ve all been on an emotional roller coaster as we build our individual and collective resiliency.
One thing I've recognized is that when I intentionally pause, breathe, and focus on what I have control over versus what is beyond my control, the roller coaster stops. That’s when things get clear and my sense of gratitude returns. For me, gratitude is found in:
- My health and my relationships – with family, friends, and web of support.
- My work because it connects me to amazing people like you – our volunteers, our school and community partners, our funders who believe in us, and those who learned about us through friends and families and help spread the message of kindness, empathy, and inclusion.
While we continue to be “social distanced” physically, know that we will always be socially connected with you, and perhaps now, more than ever.
My sincere wish to you this holiday season is that if, or when, you feel down, please remember that you are not alone. We are here – pausing, breathing, and focusing with you. Together we will wrap up this calendar year and move forward with continued gratitude, hope, and inspiration.
Be safe and healthy this Thanksgiving and, if you're able, remember to do one small intentional thing, big or small, to fill someone’s bucket and give them hope.
Thank you for being a part of our community,
