While walking earlier this week, I noticed two people canoeing down the river. For whatever reason, they stood out, and I tried to imagine their backstory. What brought them to the North Saskatchewan River this fall afternoon?

They probably could have been doing dozens of other things that day.

I imagine they had competing priorities, meetings, and projects.

Ultimately, they turned down those other options and chose to paddle down the river. This is what “Joy of Missing Out” can look like. Being content with what you said, yes, too. Fear of Missing out is exhausting.

We can’t do everything, but we can accept the limitations of time and be thankful for the options we have in front of us.

Whoever they were, I think they chose wisely.

And you, my friend, may you find time to be thankful for everything you’ve said yes to this Thanksgiving Long Weekend!