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Celebrating Gratitude

November is a time when I bring the practice of gratitude to my daily routine. Each day I share one reason for which I'm grateful on social media. It's simple. It's small, but it's powerful. Spending time searching for the good changes my perspective. We live in a world of pain and struggle where sometimes hope seems lost. Those feelings can be overwhelming, so instead, I spend my energy working on finding the grace in my world. When you look for gratitude, you begin to see it more and more. Here are some reasons for my gratitude:











Thank you to Ruth Ayres for providing this space for sharing our celebrations. Please join us and share your own!


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  1. Linda BNovember 5, 2017 at 6:47 PM

    I've seen some of these pics, and so enjoy your gratitude pics each day on Instagram or FB. Those giant Uno cards are terrific! Have a happy week, Michelle.

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  2. Diane AndersonNovember 5, 2017 at 6:52 PM

    We were both thinking of gratitude this week. Your photos are great. Each one says so much, brings out such blessings to be thankful for.

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  3. Carol VarsalonaNovember 6, 2017 at 12:32 AM

    Michelle, your pictures sparkle with gratitude! Thanks for sharing your smiles and happiness with us.

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  4. Terje November 6, 2017 at 10:35 AM

    Gratitude in photos - I like the idea. It is amazing how much power gratitude has in our lives. I appreciate that you wrote.

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  5. RamonaNovember 10, 2017 at 1:54 PM

    Love all your pics, but my favorite has to be the one of the road. Was it the road leading to home? Friends, family, writing, Bella - all wonderful ways to find grace.

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