Of every holiday, perhaps the one we need most of all right now is Thanksgiving. Its meaning seems to have evolved over the last generation. Where previously Thanksgiving was mostly a salute to the pilgrims and Indians, today it's more of a stop and take stock of your life holiday.

Times are tough in this country. Many families have been stung by financial hardship, unemployment, spiraling health care costs and shrinking health care coverage. When times are tough it's very easy to forget how fortunate we really are.

This Thanksgiving, take a moment to consider the things that are most important in your life. Then, be sure to express that gratitude to the people who mean a lot to you. Finally, vow to be that person who makes a difference in the lives of others. That's what we call Growing Bolder. 

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