I know that many have already written or will be writing articles today about what they are thankful for. And, while I’m thankful for many things every day and especially on this Thanksgiving day, I’m going to take a bit of a different path.

I will be short and to the point. Democrat, Republican, or Independent… conservative, moderate, or liberal… Everyone (except for those in complete denial) can agree that our country is at a “crossroads”. Richard A. Kaplan, a Rochesterian,  prominent businessman and super-intelligent political thinker says the following in his book A Time for C.A.R.I.N.G.:

“In each life there is a time to give and a time to receive. The acts of giving and accepting from each other are divinely human. Only when these acts are distorted by feeling of coercion by the giver, or entitlement by the receiver, is the humanity lost. Only when there is a true joy in giving and dignity in receiving can human spirits by uplifted and the C.A.R.I.N.G. cycle be completed.” -R.A. Kaplan

This Thanksgiving, before you head to your gathering, take a quick moment to visit the “A Time for CARING” web site by clicking here. On the right, you will find a PDF of the book. Go directly to PAGE 16 where you will find the “Wagon Analogy” explained. IT DOES NOT TAKE LONG TO READ AND IS EXTREMELY INSIGHTFUL, HELPING TO EXPLAIN WHY OUR COUNTRY IS IN THE STATE IT’S IN. If you are like me, your eyes will open wide and you will be “enlightened” with a new way to look at the situation. A way that takes away political blame and simply looks at the situation as it is. This will allow you to have a positive discussion and not get into a political debate!

Now, PRINT THIS STORY (as much as you think you’ll remember all the details, you won’t) AND BRING IT WITH YOU TO YOUR THANKSGIVING GATHERING. Share it with those you love. No matter what particular situation you or they are in, you WILL all be able to relate. This message is TOO IMPORTANT to ignore any longer and sharing it TODAY could be KEY in helping to save our fragile democracy, already living on borrowed time.

Finally, PLEASE share this with as many people as you can to help spread the message. Since I don’t have all the fancy buttons, the link to send is http://bit.ly/5X016D. I hope you find this helpful and inspirational in getting on board with a new school of thought!

Best wishes to you and yours for a safe, happy and healthy Thanksgiving!

Chris