Get Out Of Your Own Damn Way Podcast

Today is American Thanksgiving. It's a day dedicated to giving thanks for all the blessings in our lives. The myth we were taught as children revolved around the colonial settlers from Europe - or Pilgrims - and the native Americans. It was told that they put aside their differences for one day a year to share a meal, teach each other their unique traditions, and embrace each other with love and acceptance.   But anyone with any true knowledge of that time in American history knows that this is just a fairytale.   The concept of a Thanksgiving - or day of thanks - is present in nearly every world religion as a day to be thankful for the harvest and the previous year. And these are worthy aspirations. But I'm going to say something controversial: The myth I grew up with is also a worthy aspiration. I still believe this wholeheartedly...even given my knowledge of the true nature of the relationship between the settlers and the natives.   Anyone can be thankful for the good stuff. And we all should be of cour