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The tradition of a Thanksgiving holiday has a rich history in Christianity that predates the holiday as it has developed in America. In fact, numerous countries across the world celebrate some form of thanksgiving as a national holiday. The idea of thanksgiving or gratitude stems from a prominent biblical theme, one which calls the Christian to a daily practice of continual thanksgiving. For instance, Paul writes to the Colossians, \u201cRejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances\u201d (Col. 2:6). So while we participate in the community celebration of Thanksgiving for all the God has provided, this article explores some avenues to cultivate thanksgiving or gratitude in our hearts, and most especially in the hearts of our children and students. To accomplish this, we will closely read a chapter from Charlotte Mason\u2019s book, Ourselves<\/em>, in which she develops this theme.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Introduction to Ourselves<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Within the six-volume series on education written by Charlotte Mason, her book entitled Ourselves<\/a> <\/em>is unique unto itself. It is written directly to the student unlike the other books which are written to educators. The intention is to teach students about themselves so that they have a deep understanding of their own inner working. She likens the person to a kingdom\u2014the \u201cKingdom of Mansoul.\u201d Even this analogy teaches the young person that they are to master themselves. Mason aims to equip young people with knowledge of themselves in order to make good choices in life and to be of good service to God and the world.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The book is highly structured, falling into two major parts: self-knowledge and self-direction. Within the first part, there are four main headings\u2014body, mind, heart and vocation\u2014each addressing aspects of personhood in keeping with the kingdom analogy by casting these aspects as offices within a ruling counsel or cabinet. Then in the second part, there are three main headings\u2014conscience, the will and the soul. Throughout the volume there are references to the Bible, literature and poetry, which ornament this imaginative approach to Mason\u2019s work. I have found it to be an enjoyable read and has the feel of a spiritual classic such as Pilgrim\u2019s Progress<\/em> or The Interior Castle<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Our selected chapter comes towards the end of the book, as part of self-direction within the soul. Mason defines the soul as a temple dedicated to \u201cthe service of the living God.\u201d (174). Living out our Christian faith takes practice, so one can hear in this section advice for the young person to heed in terms of the dangers that would beset us and the ways we ought to practice gratitude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanksgiving: The Nine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mason begins with the story in Luke 17:11-19 of the ten lepers who were cleansed. Only one of the ten, a Samaritan, returns to give thanks to Jesus. The one who gave thanks was honored, but Jesus questioned, \u201cWhere are the others?\u201d In our fallen condition, are we not like the nine when we neglect to give thanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Nine: <\/strong>\u201cWhoso offereth Me thanks and praise, he honoureth Me,\u201d saith our God; and we are abashed when we realise that it rests with us to add honour to the Highest, and that we refrain our lips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWere there not ten cleansed, but where are the nine?\u201d Alas, how often are we among the nine, the poor, pitiful souls who received everything and gave nothing, not even a word of thanks! It is worth noting that \u201cthe unthankful and the evil\u201d go together in that list of lost souls which we find in the last book of the Bible. Even if we have our moments of thankfulness, when we cry,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen all Thy mercies, O my God,
My rising soul surveys,
Transported with the view I’m lost,
In wonder, love and praise\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

our fault, and our very great misfortune, is, that we fail to take at regular intervals that survey of our life which must indeed cause us transports of gratitude. We fail to give thanks, partly because we are inert, partly because we are preoccupied with some fret or desire of the moment, and partly because of the petulant turning away of the shoulder from God<\/a> which is our danger. But let us take time for the survey, if only on the Sundays, or, less frequently still, at the great seasons of the year. (191-192)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

As we train our children and students, we can highlight the preoccupation that distracts us from reflection and offering our thanks to God. Moreover, there should be times set aside, even if it is only once a week, to spend in reflection and to articulate thanks to God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanksgiving: My Rising Soul Surveys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Next, Mason helps to shape our gratitude towards God around the common things of life. Notice how she is cultivating the affections very much in the tradition of Augustine. The simple things that cause us delight are the springboard towards the upward thoughts that rise to the Father.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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\u2018My Rising Soul Surveys:\u2019 <\/strong>How good is life, how joyous it is to go out of doors, even in the streets of a city! Surely a pleasant thing it is to see the sun! How good is health, even the small share of it allotted to the invalid! How good and congenial all the pleasant ways of home life, all family love and neighbourly kindness, and the love of friends! How good it is to belong to a great country and share in all her interests and concerns! How good to belong to the world of men, aware that whatever concerns men, concerns us! How good are books and pictures and music! How delightful is knowledge! How good is the food we eat! How pleasant are the clothes we wear! How sweet is sleep, and how joyful is awaking!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Soul that surveys these and a thousand other good things of our common life is indeed a \u2018rising soul,\u2019 rising to the Father,\u2013\u2013who knoweth that we have need of all these things,\u2013\u2013with the gratitude and thanksgiving that are forced out of a heart overflowing with love. Even an occasional act of thanksgiving of this kind sweetens the rest of life for us; unconsidered thanks rise from us day by day and hour by hour. We say grace for a kind look, or a beautiful poem, or a delightful book, quite as truly as for a good dinner\u2013\u2013more so, indeed; for it is true of us also that man doth not live by bread alone. (192)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

The goal of habit training is to instill the best practices of life so that they easily flow as a matter of course. Consider how the habit of reflection on the simple events and happenings of the day followed by an expression of thanks to God can support the spiritual life of the child throughout the rest of his life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thanksgiving: We Honor God by Thanking Him<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Mason rounds out her thinking about the habit of thanksgiving by contrasting the thanks we offer in exceptional circumstances with the daily thanks we offer for simple things. It reminds me of what the ancient philosophers taught about virtues such as courage or prudence. We ought not to wait for exceptional circumstances to show courage, for in those moments, we might not have the strength to withstand such circumstances. Better to practice the virtues daily in simple circumstances so that we are well acclimated to the virtue at the hour of need. The same holds true for offering thanksgiving to God.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We honour God by thanking Him: <\/strong>But we think so little of ourselves that it does not seem to us to matter much whether or no we thank God for all His surprising sweet benefits and mercies towards us.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Indeed, we should not have known that it does matter, if, with the condescending grace that few earthly parents show, He had not told us that He is honoured<\/em> by our thanks! How impossible it seems that we should add anything to God, much less that we should add to His honour! Here is our great opportunity: let us give thanks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps most of us fall on our knees and give thanks for special mercies that we have begged of our Father’s providing care\u2013\u2013the restored health of one beloved, the removal of some cause of anxiety, the opening up of some opportunity that we have longed for. For such graces as these we give ungrudging thanks, and we do well; but the continual habit of thanksgiving is more;\u2013\u2013<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNot thankful when it pleaseth me,
As if Thy blessings had spare days,
But such a heart whose pulse may be,
Thy praise.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

HERBERT. (192-193)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

Three Practical Applications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

As we think about these concepts from Charlotte Mason, I think there are many practical applications for us as teachers in our classrooms. Here are three that seem most immediately applicable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, schedule time in your classroom each day to have students reflect on the simple thinks and offer thanks to God for those things. This can be a great practice at the end of the morning or the end of the day. As students trace back over the day, have them notice people, events, activities or objects that catch their attention. Once they have something in mind, then coach them on appropriate ways to express thanks to God. A moment of prayer at the end of the day can occur in small groups or as a big group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Second, gratitude journals can be a helpful tool in cultivating the habit of thankfulness. Designate a line in a homework steno or a section in a copybook for writing short expressions of thanksgiving. Start each day by reminding students to be on the lookout for opportunities to express gratitude for simple things in their gratitude journals. These journals can feed into an end-of-day gratitude session, by having students review their journals to populate their minds with occurrences from the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Third, lead by example from the front of the classroom. Find things to be grateful for and express your thanksgiving regularly. You can set the tone for this habit by demonstrating what it looks like to be a person who gives an \u201coccasional act of thanksgiving\u201d to sweeting your own life as well as the atmosphere of your classroom. Furthermore, by acknowledging and honoring God in this way, it serves as a regular reminder of His presence in our midst.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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