As the days continue to shorten and snow flakes replace the falling leaves, don’t forget to take some time to give thanks for all the good in the world and keep the hope alive! I know we’ve all heard it a million times but it’s important to take successes wherever we can find them.

Now I’m not trying to be too optimistic or too corny. In fact, this will be a challenge for me. You see, I have the cunning ability to see flaws in EVERYTHING! But I’m up for the challenge and grateful and hopeful for the future of our country.

As 2008 changes into 2009, we undoubtedly have a lot of work to do regarding our economic and climate crises, but at the same time we shouldn’t forget all of our accomplishments. It’s not every year when we have so much to be thankful for. From the historic election of Barack Obama, to the new Congress, and everything you've done for the climate movement in between, we’ve proven to ourselves and our leaders that we’re ready for action.

During this holiday season take a moment and give thanks for all of your accomplishments and the accomplishments of your fellow Americans. As citizens of the United States, we’ve proven that we can collectively work together to bring about change, and this is the time of year to be thankful and hopeful for all of our accomplishments and all those that await us in 2009.

Travel safely and enjoy the company of those you love. And from us all at 1Sky, have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

P.S. For more inspiration, check out the poem "Hope," written by Joelle Robinson, the 1Sky Field Director for Washington State and Oregon!