A B. Well Thanksgiving: Gratitude like the Homies
Hello B. Well Family,
Thanksgiving has always been my favorite holiday. For me, it’s less about the food and more about the fellowship — the sacred act of coming together. But this year, that gratitude feels especially deep. We’re living in unprecedented times. Many people are unemployed. Families have lost access to SNAP benefits. There is war in the world and pain that feels too heavy to name. And yet, here we are — with breath in our bodies, health in our bones, and the gift of another day. Have you said thank you?
This Thanksgiving, take a moment to thank God — for your employment if you have it, for health in your body, for food on your table, for safety and shelter, and for moments of silence and stillness. These are not small things. They are grace.
For many of us, this season also brings complexity. The holidays can stir joy and nostalgia — but they can also surface tension, grief, or fatigue. Family dynamics can be layered and real. So before the gatherings begin, I invite you to make a conscious decision about how you want to experience this holiday season. Choose peace. Choose presence. Choose how you show up — for yourself and for others. I encourage you to practice radical gratitude.
In our home, I’m teaching my girls to pray, and we always begin with gratitude. Their prayers remind me what true thankfulness sounds like in its purest form. They’ll say:
“Thank you for my mommy. Thank you for my sisters. I’m grateful for my bed. I’m grateful for my blanket. Thank you, God, for my snacks. Thank you, God, for friends. Thank you God, for my new bed.”
And they don’t rush through it. (I've even had to stop them a few times so we can actually go to bed. They will say "thank you" for every single item all night if it means they don't have to go to bed). They name people — each one — even down to our dog. The homies are teaching me that gratitude doesn’t have to be profound to be powerful. It just has to be present.
So this Thanksgiving, I encourage you to pause long enough to feel the warmth of what is already here. Maybe you gather with family, maybe you don’t. Maybe your table is full, or maybe it’s quiet this year. Whatever your circumstances, gratitude is still available to you. Just say, "thank you."
At B. Well, we view gratitude as more than a fleeting feeling — it’s a grounding practice that connects mind, body, and spirit. It helps us anchor ourselves in the now and find steadiness even when the world feels uncertain. How can you practice gratitude?
Here are a few simple ways to stay grounded this week:
Ground Yourself
Before the rush of cooking, traveling, or managing family energy begins, take a few quiet minutes to center yourself. Place your hand over your heart and breathe deeply. Whisper:
“I am here. I am safe. I am enough. Thank you.”
Let that be your reminder that even now, you have so much to be grateful for.
Give thanks for your growth
This year has stretched us all in different ways. What has 2025 taught you? What patterns have you released? How have you healed or rebuilt? Write it down. Say thank you.
Gather in Love
Whether your table is full or your celebration is small, gather in love. Gather your peace. Gather your joy. Gather with the people and practices that nourish you most.
And if this season feels different — smaller, quieter, or more reflective — know that love still surrounds you. You are part of a greater web of care, support, and shared humanity that extends far beyond your table.
As for me. I am grateful for you, Subscriber First Name. Thank you for journeying with me and allowing me to be part of your village. I am thankful for you and your life and all you offer the world. Happy Thanksgiving.
In deep gratitude,
Adrianne
Founder, B. Well: Live Consciously
