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Andrea Cagan's avatar

Very thoughtful response. Thanks for it.

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Andrea Cagan's avatar

Thanks for reading it.

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Andrea Cagan's avatar

Interesting point!

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Andrea Cagan's avatar

Wonderful sentiment. Thank you.

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Ashley Rose Legrand's avatar

Love this. Thank you.

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Gary Boivin's avatar

I share this take on gratitude. Compulsory mouthing of any mantra, with all its shopworn trimmings, is indeed a waste of time and energy. My mind goes back to the Oscar acceptance speeches of old- "I want to thank, first, God...." My own gratitude is more innate, and thus takes solace in both small and grand. The sunset rates as much as the small life lesson imparted by a critic, or by an admirer. The hug from a child ranks with the realization that, just because I can improve on some things doesn't mean I was born less than noble. Each has its value, and each adds to a full life. Hope your Thanksgiving is a blessed one, Andrea.

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Eric Deming's avatar

Gratitude is very important. I mean; you could have been born a slug.

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