It’s Thanksgiving in Canada, which means the usual rush of a weekend with frantic schedules that you attempt to counterbalance with relaxing activities. On the other hand, it is a weekend that should call us to express our gratitude.

While I can list a litany of things I am thankful for this year, and my life overall, there is one thing I am truly thankful for above all else:

Time.

It is often said that time is the great equalizer, but that doesn’t go far enough. You can’t earn, bank, save or trade time—you can only spend it. And the problem is none of us know just how much time we have available… or that of those around us.

There is no guarantee and no bargain you can strike with time.

You can study it, but can’t manipulate it.

It’s not an equalizer, but rather the very thing that holds our existence together and gives meaning to our entire lives. And it’s with that notion in mind, that I give it thanks.

I am thankful for the time I’ve had so far to learn about the universe, to spend time with family, to have fun with friends, to enjoy good meals, read good books, reflect, celebrate, mourn, laugh, cry and even write in this silly little blog.

Even the difficult moments, those that have passed and those that have yet to be, I am thankful because, let’s be frank, there’s never enough time for any of us.

What a limited and wondrous thing it is for all of us to have.

Happy Thanksgiving!