With Thanksgiving week upon us in the United States, I am thinking about all the things for which I am grateful. I am also thinking of those who are less fortunate, in need of assistance or a hot meal.
Thank you to all who help others– whether it is donating food and clothing, feeding the hungry, teaching, volunteering or making charitable donations. Acts of kindness, no matter how small, will make a positive difference in the lives of others.
“To ease another’s heartache is to forget one’s own.” ~ Abraham Lincoln
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“The only gift is a portion of thyself.” ~Ralph Waldo Emerson
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“No one is useless in this world who lightens the burdens of another.” Charles Dickens
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Well done Jane…..I especially love the quotes. Anne
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Hi Anne, Thank you! Glad you liked the quotes, too. Appreciate your comment.
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so touching…so true…thank U!!
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Yes- thanks, April.
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An excellent reminder of what we should all be doing. That Dr. Seuss quote is one of my all time favorite quotes, it’s so true.
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Hi Native Santa Cruz, thanks and I am glad you love that Dr.Seuss quote! Enjoy your holiday.
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A season of intense gratitude for so many blessings – your posts always renew me – thanks Linda
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Yes, Linda, this season reminds us of this. Glad this post renewed and reminded 🙂 Enjoy your holiday and thanks for stopping by! xo
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Beautiful reminder of what Thanksgiving is all about. Mar Lou
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Hi ML- Thank you… and for your comment. Have a happy day!
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Very touching post, Jane. Thank you.
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Thanks, Jane.
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Happy Thanksgiving to you in the US from here in the UK. And thanks for this post. I am thinking alot about gratitude at the moment. Apparently studies show that those who cultivate an attitude of gratitude are 25 percent happier than those who don’t so it’s a win win situation isn’t it?
I love the Abraham Lincoln quote.
Corinne
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Hi Corrine, Thank you! Sure makes sense about gratitude and glad you love the quote.
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