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Gratitude

by Siobhan
Current Affairs + Health & Wellness / October 06, 2009

This morning on my way to work, I walked by about a dozen people, scattered along the sidewalk, who were holding handwritten cardboard signs. They said things like “I have a home”, “I was warm and dry last night” and “I have a people who support me”. It’s all part of Gratitude Week, an effort to end homelessness in Vancouver.

The campaign is well-timed, with Thanksgiving coming up this weekend. Just this morning, in fact, I was thinking about what Thanksgiving books I might blog about this week—and the first one that came to mind (yes, even before the mouthwatering Thanksgiving cookbooks!) was Chronicle Books’ Gratitude Journal. It’s a place to keep a daily record of life’s little blessings; the small things that are so easy to take for granted—but really are so very important and meaningful. Here’s an explanation on eHow.com about how to keep a gratitude journal. It seems like a great way to take the time to really appreciate what you have—and also to reflect on what others may not.

In that spirit, please visit the Gratitude Week website to learn more or to get involved.