In Wedding Feng Shui, I talk about the selection of a hao ming gong or hao ming po - a lucky person who is chosen to participate in a couple's wedding rituals.  The Chinese believe that this person's presence imparts some of the luck that he/she has enjoyed in life with a newly married couple.  What makes a person "lucky?"  Well, here's the list of five blessings:

1. a long and healthy life
2. prosperity and wealth
3. a peaceful mind and body
4. the opportunity to help those less fortunate and earn the respect of the community
5. a harmonious life with children and grandchildren.  

This list is some great food for thought this Thanksgiving.  On this day, I'm happy to read these five things over and feel like there is just as much to celebrate as well as to look forward to in the time to come.  Most of all, I am thankful that my life is filled with people to help me along that journey.

Wishing you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!