Redemption, 18 x 24 watercolor and acrylic on watercolor paper, Tammy Vitale
The hardest arithmetic to master is that which enables us to count our blessings. Eric Hoffer
As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. John F. Kennedy
Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary. Margaret Cousins
If the only prayer you said in you whole life was, “thank you,” that would suffice. Meister Eckhart
Gratitude is happiness doubled by wonder. G. K. Chesterton
In this world of sin and sorrow there is always something to be thankful for; as for me, I rejoice that I am not a Republican. H. L. Mencken
Life is full of beauty. Notice it. Notice the bumble bee, the small child, and the smiling faces. Smell the rain, and feel the wind. Live your life to the fullest potential, and fight for your dreams. Ashley Smith
Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. It turns what we have into enough, and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos into order, confusion into clarity…It turns problems into gifts, failures into success, the unexpected into perfect timing, and mistakes into important events. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow. Melodie Beattie
It is good to stop and think about all that we have received and all that we have given, to breathe in and to breathe out again, to be with our families and friends in all their imperfect glory. Happy Thanksgiving – may this day extend throughout your year!
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Good Morning Tammy,
I love this post, your words are poignant and filled with hope. And your painting is awesome. You are an inspiration; what a gift!
I wish you a sunny day!
hugs,
sage