GRATEFUL is an adjective describing a deep appreciation for kindness shown to oneself.

<a href="http://www.zazzle.com/power_word_for_motivation_grateful_fridge_magnet-147867400905657101" target="_blank"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-3872" src="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/grateful.jpg" alt="grateful" width="118" height="115" /></a>

GRATEFUL can be a powerful motivator.

Being GRATEFUL puts a smile on your face.

The word GRATITUDE is a noun meaning to feel grateful or thankful.

<a href="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/gratitudequote3.jpg"><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3873" src="http://judythewriter.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/gratitudequote3.jpg?w=300" alt="gratitudequote3" width="300" height="291" /></a>

Verbalizing GRATITUDE puts smiles on others’ faces.

Today I’m a grateful author who is thankful for readers of my blog posts and <a href="http://amazon.com/author/judythemorgan" target="_blank">books</a>.

<b>YOUR TURN: </b>

Share what you’re grateful for today—in the comments below, on Twitter with these hashtags #grateful #gratitude, or join with the Thankful November Days posts on Facebook.