Season of Thanks
Thanksgiving break is almost here! Soon it will be time for us to reunite with our families and take a break from the stress of this school year. Seniors will be preparing to enter into their final semester and planning for what’s next, and freshmen will be wondering what the next four years have in store for them.
Unfortunately, even as the holiday season arrives, it saddens me to see the great divide in our country today. It seems like all we hear about is negativity and hatred because of opposing views in American politics.
However, there is still light and plenty to be thankful for through this dark time in American politics. I encourage all of us to look past our political and personal divides this Thanksgiving season. Put the differences aside. Let’s look at what we as Americans have to be thankful for.
Simply the fact that we are Americans and live in the greatest country in the world is something to be thankful for. We have many freedoms: the freedoms of speech, religion, protection and so much more that many people elsewhere do not have. Things like the opportunity of higher education many of us have or the safety and security of our country. Many of these are provided by men and women who have dedicated their lives to the service of our country. We can be thankful for their service and defense of our livelihoods and freedoms.
Many of us take this season for granted because it has become a way of life. We forget that this is a time of celebration is a gift to us and those that we love. We can all be thankful for family and friends near and far as we get to celebrate with and for the opportunity that we have to spend time to celebrate with each other. .
As you go home or stay here this break I encourage all of us to really sit and dwell just for a moment on all of the things we as Americans have to be thankful for. There will always be negative aspects of American politics, but let’s take this time to look at all we have to appreciate. Let’s remind our friends and family we are thankful for them, let’s remember to acknowledge those who defend our country, and let’s thank God for all of the gifts he has given to us. May God bless each and every one of you. Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Jacob Sanchez is a freshman studying general studies.