Provoking Your Greatness - Misti Burmeister

Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday of the year.   Of course, that’s not because of the story of the Pilgrims and Indians. In fact, I’m embarrassed to tell you that I didn’t know what a Pilgrim was until roughly ten years ago.   “Misti, I slept through most of social studies class in school, but over the years and repetition, I at least picked up some history,” one friend said, after I honestly asked, “What’s a Pilgrim?”   Truthfully, I’d heard the word, and I even had visuals of a giant table with lots of food on it. I liked that part, a lot! But, I didn’t understand the story, or the truth of the history.   Turns out, neither did my friend.   Slowly, over time, we started reading books like Mayflower, and visiting places like Plymouth, Massachusetts, and learning about our history.   Over time, I’ve learned a ton about history, but most importantly, I’ve learned the real significance of #Thanksgiving.   The real meaning in this magical holiday, where we get to devour our favorite delectables, is in the act