Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to pause and reflect on all the things we have to be thankful for.

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As Americans, each of us has our own list of things and people to be thankful for.

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Last week, mind you, we were sitting around the Thanksgiving table listing all the things we have to be thankful for.

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It had been an interesting year for sure but the list of things for which to be thankful is long.

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You might find that overall, as bad as things may be at the moment, you have much to be grateful and thankful for that may turn your outlook in a more positive direction.

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