By Christiénne Miller

Every Thanksgiving I take the opportunity, as many people do, to reflect on what I’m truly grateful for in my life.

Though I also do semi-daily gratitude lists throughout the year, this holiday ritual is different: It always produces an abundance of wonderful treasures that enrich my overall well-being.

Imagine my joy, then, when this tasty treat landed on my consciousness plate. It was brought to my attention by my new friend and “Writing Down Your Soul” author, Janet Conner. Thank you Janet!

The back cover of “A Grateful Heart: Daily Blessings for the Evening Meal from Buddah to The Beatles” by change expert M.J. Ryan states simply that it contains “365 ways to give thanks for the bounty of our evening meals.”

Boy does this book deliver on that promise. In it, there seems to be an appropriate blessing and sentiment for every meal and occasion, from an unparalleled collection of beautiful writing. Another perk of this book is that it’s organized by the four seasons of Nature, which further sets the tone for the writings inside.

So, in the spirit of Thanksgiving and giving in general, I felt compelled to share “A Grateful Heart” with you, my SweetTalk girlfriends. Because, and I think the message on page 251 says it best, “In the end the love you take is equal to the love you make.” — John Lennon and Paul McCartney.

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