Dear Readers: I want to wish you and your families a wonderful Thanksgiving! This holiday gives me the perfect reason to express how grateful I am for all of you. Your thoughtful questions and comments have taught me so much about life and continue to inspire me every day. Thank you for letting me be a part of your journey.

“Believe in a love that is being stored up for you like an inheritance, and have a faith that in this love there is strength and a blessing so large that you can travel as far as you wish without having to step outside it.” — Rainer Maria Rilke

Below are some quotes that will remind you, in the words of the late Carnegie Mellon professor Randy Pausch, author of the “Last Lecture,” that “Showing gratitude is one of the simplest yet most powerful things humans can do for each other.”

Thanksgiving is a time for reflection, gratitude, and connection with loved ones. It's an opportunity to appreciate the intangible aspects of life, fo

Gratitude can be as small as jotting down a few things you’re thankful for or as big as expressing heartfelt thanks to someone who’s impacted your life. There’s no one “right” way to practice gratitude;