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10 Terrible Things to Give Thanks For
It’s tempting to view gratitude only through the filter of what’s pleasant, as if only comfort and ease are worth appreciating.
Today, here are a few surprising places you might look for unexpected abundance; some terrible things to be thankful for…
GRIEF.
This is the necessary tax on loving people and being loved by them. The magnitude of our mourning is proportionate to the depth of connection we had with someone who is now gone. The tears that come are a tangible tribute so welcome them. Even as you grieve the absence of someone you loved, be grateful for their past presence. It is a…
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