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Spoonful of Positive: Gratitude
"Nature's beauty is a gift that cultivates appreciation and gratitude." -- Louie Schwartzberg
photos: Marjorie Farrington
"Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better. --Albert Einstein
"Some people grumble that roses have thorns; I am grateful that thorns have roses." — French novelist Alphonse Karr
“Those who contemplate the beauty of the earth find reserves of strength that will endure as long as life lasts.” – Rachel Carson
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