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5 Types Of People You Should Be Thankful For This Year

Don't forget to be thankful

Mary Walls

Nov 22, 2016

University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown

5 Types Of People You Should Be Thankful For This Year

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After receiving the election results this year, the people of America have displayed a variety of emotions. We have seen anger, sadness, joy, praise, violence, heartbreak, optimism, and fear. Whether you agree or not, all of these emotions matter, every person in this country matters, and at the end of the day, only we can make a change. How we treat one another, how we love one another, and how we stand up for one another, will greatly determine who we are as Americans within these next four years. Thanksgiving is here and it is important that EVERYONE remembers who they are thankful for, or who they should be thankful for.

1. Be Thankful For The People Protecting Your Rights

Be thankful for the people who stand with you, and not against you. Those are the people you need by your side. Be thankful for the people who write letters to their local government officials, and get involved in their community. Those are the people who are making the change. Be thankful for the people who will not be silenced, because our voices need to be heard. Be thankful for the people who activate their rights daily in order to make this world a better place. Those are the people protecting your rights.

2. Be Thankful For The People Who Love You

Be thankful for the people who say, "I love you". Those are the people that care about you the most. Be thankful for the people who answer your phone calls at midnight, and check to see of you are alright. Be thankful for the people who support your dreams and choices, even when their views are different. Those are the people who love you unconditionally. Be thankful for the people who love you, because they are the ones you can rely on.

3. Be Thankful For The People Who Will Not Abandon You

Be thankful for the people who stand by your side, during good times and bad times. Those are the people who will never leave. Be thankful for the people who will stand up to bullies and hate, because those are the people who have your back. Be thankful for the people who listen to your problems and provide solutions. Those are the most loyal people out there.

4. Be Thankful For The People Protecting Your Freedoms

Be thankful for the men and women who serve our country. Those are the people sacrificing the most. Be thankful for the parents who leave their children in order to protect your life. Be thankful for the men and women who leave the person they love, because they are devoted to serving their country. Be thankful for the men and women who risk their lives every day in order to protect our freedoms. Those men and women are real heroes.

5. Be Thankful For The People Who Display Acts Of Kindness

Be thankful for the people who want to make the world a better place, because this world needs some love and care. Be thankful for the people who inspire children to be caring and kind individuals, because the children of this country represent the future. Be thankful for the people who reject hate and discrimination, because they are the ones making real progress in this country. Be thankful for the people who help those in need, because we all come from different backgrounds. Those are the people who care about others more than themselves. Those are the people we should all be.

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5 Types Of People You Should Be Thankful For This Year

Don't forget to be thankful

1. Be Thankful For The People Protecting Your Rights

2. Be Thankful For The People Who Love You

3. Be Thankful For The People Who Will Not Abandon You

4. Be Thankful For The People Protecting Your Freedoms

5. Be Thankful For The People Who Display Acts Of Kindness

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The Best Lines from the Fab Four

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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Email the professor

Attend the first class

Keep attending class

Have a backup plan

Remember that everything works out at the end

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