Gratitude for all the senses

ByChristie Hawkes November 26, 2019November 26, 2019

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.
Thornton Wilder

Sight

Sound

Smell

Taste

Touch

I am truly blessed, in every sense of the word. Happy Thanksgiving to all of my friends in the United States and around the world.

Your turn

What are you grateful for–one for each of the five senses?
Do you celebrate Thanksgiving? If so, how?
What else is on your mind? Anything at all. I just love hearing from you.

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Christie Hawkes

Christie is a certified wellness coach, author, and retired professional communicator who blogs about life transitions, wellness, mindfulness, and anything else that answers the question "So what? Now what?"
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