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Podcast: That's Just What I Needed Podcast
Episode: The True Spirit of Thanksgiving: Lessons of Resilience and Gratitude
Description: Thanksgiving may bring to mind turkey and family gatherings, but its true origin carries a far deeper meaning. Which got me thinking, “what exactly was happening in the lives of the pilgrims when they decided to have the first Thanksgiving?” The answer surprised me. I knew the basics, of course, but there was so much more! In this episode, we look back to 1621 and the remarkable resilience of the pilgrims, who paused to give thanks after a devastating winter that claimed half their community. Their gratitude wasn’t born from ease—it rose from loss...