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25 Things to Be Thankful For

Even when everything else is falling apart

Cara Salvati

Nov 19, 2016

Centenary College of New Jersey

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For many people, the most obvious things to be thankful for are those of great importance- a vacation to an island or a job offer straight out of college. But what about the little things? What is left to be thankful for if we can't take that vacation or we don't get that job offer? Here are just a few of the things we can all be grateful for, even when everything else in our lives is falling apart.

1. The sound of the ocean.

Because no other sound will ever be as calming.

2. The feeling of getting into bed after an exhausting day

Don't get me wrong; sleep is always inviting, but even more so after a difficult day.

3. The existence of puppies

Do I even need to explain this one?

4. Music

Nothing will ever relate to you as much as your favorite song does.

5. Sunrises and Sunsets

A continual reminder that life goes on, whether you want it to or not.

6. The sound of the rain

There is no better way to fall asleep.

7. Art (in every possible form)

Whether in a painting, tattooed on your body, or written in a poem, it's something to be appreciated.

8. Sharing a smile with a stranger

It's nice to know that not everybody is mean.

9. Your favorite teacher of all time

That one who inspired you to do what you are doing right now.

10. Flowers

And the people who give them to you.

11. Good hair days

Appreciate them, because everybody knows that they do not come around as often as they should.

12. Your favorite movie

For me, it's Titanic.

13. People who hold the door for you

Like I said before, it's nice to know that not everybody is mean.

14. Little kids

There's nothing better than a person who sees the world in a magical way.

15. Books

Because they make it possible to travel in the comfort of your own bedroom.

16. Laughing until your stomach hurts

Even better when you're with your best friends.

17. The feeling you get after exercising

Definitely worth the pain of actually exercising.

18. Comfort food

Mac 'n Cheese, anyone?

19. Hot showers

Almost any problem can be solved with this method of relaxation.

20. Fuzzy socks

Better than any other kind of sock, ever.

21. The future

Because it holds the possibility of achieving your goals.

22. Nature

There are so many beautiful things in the world. The only negative thing about this is that you will probably never get to see them all.

23. Family

A group of people who will hopefully always support you.

24. Friends

Another group of people who will hopefully always support you.

25. Being alive

Anything is better than the alternative.

This Thanksgiving, focus on the little things. It makes the big things that much better.

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25 Things to Be Thankful For

Even when everything else is falling apart

1. The sound of the ocean.

2. The feeling of getting into bed after an exhausting day

3. The existence of puppies

4. Music

5. Sunrises and Sunsets

6. The sound of the rain

7. Art (in every possible form)

8. Sharing a smile with a stranger

9. Your favorite teacher of all time

10. Flowers

11. Good hair days

12. Your favorite movie

13. People who hold the door for you

14. Little kids

15. Books

16. Laughing until your stomach hurts

17. The feeling you get after exercising

18. Comfort food

19. Hot showers

20. Fuzzy socks

21. The future

22. Nature

23. Family

24. Friends

25. Being alive

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And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make

The sun is up, the sky is blue, it's beautiful and so are you

Love is old, love is new, love is all, love is you

There's nowhere you can be that isn't where you're meant to be

Life is very short, and there's no time for fussing and fighting, my friend

He say, "I know you, you know me", One thing I can tell you is you got to be free

Oh please, say to me, You'll let me be your man. And please say to me, You'll let me hold your hand

It was twenty years ago today, Sgt. Pepper taught the band to play. They've been going in and out of style, but they're guaranteed to raise a smile

Living is easy with eyes closed, misunderstanding all you see

Can you hear me? When it rains and shine, it's just a state of mind

Little darling, it's been long cold lonely winter. Little darling, it feels like years since it' s been here. Here comes the sun, Here comes the sun, and I say it's alright

We danced through the night and we held each other tight, and before too long I fell in love with her. Now, I'll never dance with another when I saw her standing there

I love you, I love you, I love you, that's all I want to say

You say you want a revolution. Well you know, we all want to change the world

All the lonely people, where do they all come from. All the lonely people, where do they all belong

Oh, I get by with a little help from my friends

Hey Jude, don't make it bad. Take a sad song and make it better

Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away. Now it looks as though they're here to stay. Oh, I believe in yesterday

And when the brokenhearted people, living in the world agree, there will be an answer, let it be.

And anytime you feel the pain, Hey Jude, refrain. Don't carry the world upon your shoulders

I'll give you all I got to give if you say you'll love me too. I may not have a lot to give but what I got I'll give to you. I don't care too much for money. Money can't buy me love

All you need is love, love is all you need

Whisper words of wisdom, let it be

Blackbird singing in the dead of night, Take these broken wings and learn to fly. All your life, You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Though I know I'll never lose affection, for people and things that went before. I know I'll often stop and think about them. In my life, I love you more

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There have been many lessons learned.

1. The importance of traditions.

2. How to be thankful for family and friends.

3. How to give back.

4. What the word "community" really means.

5. That it isn't about the destination, but the journey.

6. The consequences of making bad choices.

7. To trust people, until you have a reason not to.

8. To be welcoming and accepting of everyone.

9. How to be my own, individual person.

10. How to work for what I want.

11. How to be great at giving directions.

12. How to be humble.

13. To be well-rounded.

14. How to be great at conflict resolution.

15. The beauty of getting outside and exploring.

16. To be prepared for anything.

17. That you don't always have to do it alone.

18. How to be creative.

19. To brush off gossip.

I have never been so thankful to know you.

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