Pointless Nostalgic

It's already almost the end of November.  I guess time does fly when you are having fun.

In the Chinese five element philosophy the Metal element falls in the season of Autumn.  Its funny because I have noticed that this autumn I have really had a huge correlation with the metal element.  One thing that is apparent in this time of year is that it is a time to let go.  This is the time when our attachments leave us.

In nature everything green turns red, orange, and brown.  The season is changing between summer and winter.  With this change fog, rain, and a cool temperature starts to arise.  It is natures time to let go of the life, and ready itself to hibernate.

Thanksgiving draws near and during Thanksgiving (though a very contradictory and hypocritical holiday) we are meant to say what we are thankful for.  There are many things to be grateful for, which is why this season is time to let go of all of the things we have taken for granted.  It is said that when we finally lose what we love most is when we become grateful.  Perhaps this is why there are so many treacherous Thanksgiving/Holiday stories.  But there are many things to be thankful for and many things that we don't really appreciate.

As cheesy as it sounds, it is always good take time to reflect and say thanks to.

A few people I would like to thank:

Jen, for her honesty and for always being there for me and all of the family

Marsh, for your joyous personality, which has gotten me through a rough parting of a best friend.

Chi, for your constant care and generosity and that wonderful cooking you used to do when you took care of me as a child.  Also for helping me not be the only promiscuous member of the family.

My mother, just because she is who she is, and it took her lots of courage to get to where you are.

For my father because he is my father, and though him and I butt heads at times, we both care and love one another very much.

To Stephen for being there for me when I am in need.

To Megan for always talking to me on the phone

Of course a huge thanks to all my other friends who I learn a great deal from.

And finally to all of you who read what I have to say.  Thank you! and please keep reading!

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With Love and Qi,

Harry