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When you start noticing even a small portion of all there is to be grateful for, you'll find there is no room for lack, hurt, or want. The attitude of gratitude: the great, full feeling.

Peter McWilliams

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Peter McWilliams
Age: 50 †
Born: 1949
Born: August 5
Died: 2000
Died: June 11
Author
Film Director
Poet
Michigan
United States
Peter A. McWilliams
Peter mcwilliams
Peter Alexander McWilliams
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