Taking a moment to pause, and notice something positive in our environment supports the critical autonomic nervous system. Practicing gratitude routinely develops the habit of noticing the multitude of small and large things we can be grateful for.
When we have the habit of gratitude, it pops up randomly throughout the day providing positive stimulus for the brain = good for body mind and spirit.
Thanksgiving Day has so many special aspects that highlight how much we have to be grateful for. You get to pick your focus- family, friends, football, feast, foliage and so much more. It is easy to get swept up in the planning, or to feel sadness if something from the past is no more- Taking a few moments to get quiet, and focus on what is going right can turn that around.