Ep. 116: Reflecting upon & Reimagining Thanksgiving

For the third year in a row, we’re bringing mindful attention to the American holiday on the fourth Thursday of November, commonly known as Thanksgiving. We think (and grieve) together about how Americans talk and think about the holiday and the Indigenous people who Thanksgiving by turn whitewashes or simply ignores. We’re also thinking about ways we might make our own observance with our values.

For the first time ever, we’re releasing this episode early if you want to consider our thoughts as you prepare for your observance. 

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Discussion and reflection questions:

What in this episode is new for you? What have you learned and how does it land?What is resonating? What is sticking with you and why?What feels hard? What is challenging or on the edge for you?What feelings and sensations are arising and where in your body do you feel them?

Listen to our previous episodes about his holiday: 

Ep. 64: Grateful Family Day: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joyous-justice-podcast/id1530726949?i=1000543045694Ep. 13 Jews Talk Thanksgiving, Part 2: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joyous-justice-podcast/id1530726949?i=1000501333206Ep. 12 Jews Talk Thanksgiving, Part 1: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-joyous-justice-podcast/id1530726949?i=1000500457117

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