For the last 3 1/2 months I have made a conscious effort to be thankful for things on a daily basis. It might be something small, it might be something really big.  Earlier this week I was thankful for clean sheets on my bed. Last week

I was thankful to spend some quality time with my family on the other side of the world.

Project 365 Thanks has really made me appreciate things on a different level. Sometimes I can be a pretty private and independent person but this project has allowed me to open up and express different areas of my life that I may not have otherwise discussed on the blog.

Throughout the process, I have realized that in order to truly express my gratitude I must share it with others. This in itself has brought on so many more moments of feeling thankful. Thankful that others care enough to listen, that they too can appreciate

my personal gratitude.

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Coz who wants to spend all that time making a present look

pretty and not seeing the joy it gives to others?!

So, I encourage you to not only be thankful but go ahead and express your gratitude for all it’s worth. Share it with someone, anyone and encourage them to be thankful too.

I promise you, gratitude is a gift that keeps on giving