Vision Quest and Thanksgiving

This is the first of many years that I have been in the country for Thanksgiving. Last year I was in Fez, Morocco with Ryan Ernst – and we had quite the celebration with the local Berber and Arabic folk after a long bus ride from Tangier.  No matter what corner of the world I have been in, the  importance of Thanksgiving has always rung true. Thanksgiving is a great opportunity to reflect on all the people and experiences that we are grateful for. I like to express thanks for the past, present and future.  

I was just talking with my brother Todd about the story of the Native Americans, Pilgrims, and the Thanksgiving feast. There were a tribe of Indians who had been on a Vision Quest for several days when they came across the Pilgrims sitting down to a table of wild game. They were invited to join, and provided their own offereings as they all joined in for the feast.   I am sure there are many versions of what really happened, but what is most important to me is the meaning we associate to the story.  The simplicity of that story has impact in a couple different ways. First, the Vision Quest – I respect the Native American tradition of the vision quest and have gone on many vision quests in my own life over the years. To me, the Vision Quest is about seeking awareness. Seeking those moments of enlightenment where things shine brightly with purpose and we are able to experience a state of being that is in harmony with our Telos. Another important aspect to the story is the sharing - and what I ofter refer to as STEALING…. to steal away 5 minutes of our hectic schedule to share an act of kindness with your fellow man.

This Thanksgiving season, Seek out your Vision, STEAL… and give precious moments, and live a life of gratitude.     Tim

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