Aww, thanks so much! I love your comments, too. They're always positive and thoughtful :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Lydia!

Right back at ya! Even though we don't read the same kind of books most of the time, I love visiting your fun blog. It's been a joy to get to know you a little bit through our posts.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Deanna!

I had never heard of Steindl-Rast until I went searching for quotes on gratitude. Sounds like he has lots to say on the subject. I definitely agree that being grateful makes me a happier, more joyful person.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Lark!

It's such a lovely holiday, really. I love that it's about gathering and being grateful together. Christmas is my favorite holiday, but I do love Thanksgiving!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Greg!

Gratitude is always a great twist :) LOL. It was kind of a selfish twist, honestly, because I'm the one who needed the reminder to be more thankful for what I have.

Thanks for popping in, Louise!

I found so many lovely quotes on gratitude. I wish I could have shared them all!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Deb!

That's what I like to focus on. It's a great day for gathering, expressing gratitude, and enjoying a delicious meal together. It reminds me to be thankful for the little things that make life joyful and beautiful.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Leah!

I honestly think the more we focus on being grateful for what we've got, the happier we will all be! Gathering more often with that focus is a wonderful idea!

Yes, I do love to cross-stitch, although I haven't done much of it lately. I hear you on the eye strain. I recently tried cross-stitching on linen for the first time. Even with the largest count fabric I could find AND a good bright lamp to help, it about killed my eyes. I need to get back to my cross-stitching as I do really enjoy it.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Terrie!

I'm glad you enjoyed the quotes! I found so many lovely ones. Too bad I couldn't share all of them.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Wendy!

Like I told Lark above, I had never heard of Steindl-Rast until I started Googling quotes on gratitude. I love the ones I found by him. I'll have to find his books and see what else he has to say.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Carla!

I love that! It reminds me that all of us have such beautiful potential within us. We were meant to shine.

Thanks for popping by, Rebecca!

I do, too! There are some gorgeous ones out there. I find wise words very inspiring :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Carol!

SO true! It seems like everyone's all about getting more, more, more when we should really be focusing on what we've already got. Thanksgiving is a great reminder of that :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Emily!

#3 hit me pretty hard as well! It's so very true.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Kami!

Absolutely! Words are easy, follow-up actions can be tough.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Marianne!

As always, it was a pleasure.

I did have a lovely Thanksgiving! My sister and brother-in-law decided to come to my house at the last minute and it was fun to celebrate with them. And, of course, we made some delicious food :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Leslie!

Christmas is my favorite holiday, but Thanksgiving is a close second. I just love the focus on gratitude. And pie. LOL.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Meezan!

I need to read quotes on gratitude more frequently. They're such a great reminder to be thankful for all the blessings we have in life. I have many and I need to remember that, especially when I'm feeling down.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, AJ!

I had never heard it either until I started Googling quotes on gratitude, but it's lovely, isn't it?

I'm so glad you enjoy my blog. That means a lot to me :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Lisa!

Same! Inspiring quotes are always in season. They really do motivate me to do better and be better. And I'm also grateful for this wonderful book blogging community. It's such a great place to hang out :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Lady in Read!

I agree. Counting my many blessings really does make me a happier, more grateful person. I need to remember that!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Mareli!

Right? It makes a great visual and an excellent reminder to boot :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, RS!

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving! It was very calm and peaceful. I hope yours was enjoyable as well.

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Pam!

I found tons of really good ones. Too bad there wasn't room to share them all!

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Cindy!

I did! It was nice and calm and peaceful, just the way I like holidays to be :)

Thanks, as always, for coming by and commenting, Nicole!

Definitely! It's a great practice that I should do more of on the daily. Appreciating what I already have helps me in so many ways :)

Thanks for popping by, Rissi!