Americans Are Not Thankful Enough

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In my opinion, Americans are not thankful enough. Once you think about all the good things that have happened throughout your day, your mood tremendously improves. I can definitely pick out specific things that I am grateful for, but in general, I am grateful for my whole life. I am grateful for the even the bad experiences because they have taught me valuable lessons from which, I can learn from. More specifically I am grateful for; my family and my strengths that God has blessed me with. I am appreciative of my family because without them, I would be nowhere near the person I am today. If I feel stressed or anxious, I know I can always come downstairs from my room or call them to hear an entertaining story that makes me forget why I was

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