It’s that time of year again. Turkey, dressing, and pie. Leaves making a big color statement. Football season.
And Thanksgiving. Gratitude. Lots of talk about giving back, sharing with others, and counting our blessings.
Yada, yada, yada, right?
Not for me. November’s my favorite month. Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. Fall is my favorite season. And my favorite baby just happened to be born on November 16th last year. All the cynicism and nay-saying in the world can’t get me down this month. I love focusing on what’s beautiful, positive, and hopeful. These things remind me of God, and God is the ultimate source of my gratitude.
One thing I’ve learned about gratitude after making it a real habit for several years is that gratitude, as a habit, works best when I take action and express it. Keeping gratitude to myself is better than being grumpy and whiny, but if I keep it to myself, I am missing out on opportunities for blessings that come from sharing my blessings with others.
Even though I focus on gratitude all year long–partly by maintaining this blog–I wanted to share the opportunity to express gratitude with people I know and love. So this November, 28 of my favorite people–whom I’m very thankful for!–will share gratitude through writing letters to people, places, things, entities, and institutions they’re thankful for. If you don’t follow this blog yet, you might want to start following it now so you don’t miss out on the Dear Gratitude project this month.
If you get inspired by the letters you read, write some of your own. It’s a simple practical idea with big spiritual potential.
Gratitude Cup 
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Check out my other blog, Your Daily Dose of Gratitude, during November for some great posts by 28 guest writers.