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Tecumseh

When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself.

Tecumseh

Thankful

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Tecumseh is saying that each morning, you should appreciate the simple but essential things like daylight, your health, and the food you have. If you can't find anything to be grateful for, it means you are not looking hard enough or appreciating what you already possess.

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