AN ANGELIC THANKSGIVING IN A FOREIGN LAND
- Teri Angel
- 2 hours ago
- 3 min read
“Thanksgiving and praise open in your consciousness the way for spiritual growth and supply to come to you. Spirit pushes Itself out into visible manifestation as soon as a channel is opened through which It can flow. You should be thankful for everything at all times. Realize that all power to think, and speak, and act comes from God, and that He is with you now, guiding and inspiring you.” Paramahansa Yogananda
Today, as much of America pauses to gather around tables filled with love, memory, and food, I find myself thousands of miles away in a land whose energy hums with ancient wisdom. And yet—Thanksgiving has found me here, too. Technology bridged the 8,000 miles between my heart and my family this morning. As faces I love lit up my screen, I was reminded once again that gratitude is not bound by geography. It is a language of the soul that transcends borders, cultures, and time zones. Here in India, where Thanksgiving is not a customary celebration, my dear friends Pracheta and Nivritti surprised me with a Thanksgiving dinner of their own making. No tradition required—only love. They wrapped me in the warmth of their hospitality, making me feel like a cherished member of their family. And in those moments of kindness, I felt the very essence of Yogananda’s message: Gratitude opens a channel for Spirit to pour more love through us.
As I reflected on this day, a familiar song rose up inside me the moment I opened my eyes:
“All my words fall short,
I got nothing new,
How could I express
All my gratitude?”*
I sang it softly into the morning light, letting the words become my prayer for the world. Gratitude is not the denial of the world’s chaos. It is the remembering of its beauty in spite of it. When we choose gratitude—even for a single breath, a single moment—we become instruments of peace. Today my heart overflowed with thanks:
for God’s unending love,
for family near and far,
for my Peas For Peace global community,
for friends who welcome me into their homes,
and for the angels who walk beside me moment by moment.
And so I ask you, beloveds:
What are YOU grateful for today?
Even one spark of gratitude can shift the energy of your entire life.
A Special Thanksgiving Message from the Angels
Dear Ones, on this day of gratitude, we gather close to you. Though the world may seem divided, and hearts may feel weary, gratitude remains a bridge of light connecting all souls. When you pause to give thanks—even for the smallest blessing—you invite Heaven to expand that blessing. Gratitude is your soul’s “yes” to love. It is the opening through which peace enters your life, your family, your community, and your world. Today, we ask you to slow your breath and feel the quiet miracle of simply being. You are alive. You are guided. You are loved beyond measure. Let this be enough to awaken joy within you.
Give thanks not only for what is easy, but for what has stretched you.
Give thanks not only for the gifts, but also for the teachers disguised as challenges.
Give thanks not only for the feast, but for the hunger that taught you compassion.
Every gratitude you offer sends ripples of healing across the Earth. You are a beacon in these times.
Shine gently.
Love freely.
And let gratitude be the song your heart sings today.
With wings wrapped around you, we hold you in peace. Happy Thanksgiving, Dear Ones. May your day—and every day—be an offering of gratitude.
Angels Whisper: Gratitude is the doorway through which miracles enter. Whisper thanks for even the smallest blessing, and watch how the universe opens its hands to you. You are cherished, guided, and never alone.
Today, I promise to keep a heart full of gratitude.
*Gratitude by Brandon Lake
Teri Angel is a Happiness Coach, energy healer, best-selling author, spiritual teacher and mentor, and a motivational speaker. Teri is an International Peace Ambassador and the founder of a nonprofit organization, Angelspeakers Inc., which offers educational workshops and events centered around environmental awareness to include animals and nature, peace advocacy opportunities and ancient wisdom teachings. Teri’s movement “Peas For Peace” involves strengthening our awareness of the oneness of all, unifying mankind through compassion, peace, love and joy. She was named "She Who Blesses the Sacred Land" during the Peace On Earth Tour and embraces that title with loving grace. www.angelspeakers.com
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