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Thanksgiving Shapes Our World

Posted on November 25, 2015 by Vicki Matthews

A thankful heart is not only the greatest virtue, but the parent of all the other virtues. – Cicero Thanksgiving always reminds me of the proverbial question regarding the glass being half full or half empty. I think the person that … Continue reading →

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The Two Faces of Gratitude

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Vicki Matthews

Most people would agree that it’s important to express gratitude. What we may not agree on, however, is exactly what that means. For example, many of us were probably told by our parents that it’s good manners to say “Thank … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Shapes Our World

Posted on November 27, 2013 by Vicki Matthews

The idea of being grateful always brings to mind the proverbial question of whether the glass is half full or half empty. A person who sees the glass as half full is thought to be an optimist, the one who … Continue reading →