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Living a life of thankfulness

While I was out running errands yesterday, I noticed that everyone was wishing others a "Happy Thanksgiving" and many just didn't have any emotion when they spoke. I wondered why. While it's customary in our culture to say this, it doesn't mean anything if there's no emotion behind it. If you don't feel grateful, it's reflected in your conversations. Many people declare the month of November as the month to give thanks...but why limit it to just one month, or even one day a year? Being thankful on a continual basis brings a perspective to your life that enriches your relationships, adds peace to your day to day activities, and just makes you feel good. I have found that being grateful for everything (and I do mean everything...) opens up a world of opportunities. You look out and see the world from a different view point. You truly appreciate the blessings that have been bestowed upon you and you learn to never take anything for granted. Many pe...