[RavenSong]

Whoa, Cetalley, what is it about this thread that is triggering you so much? If people want to define and dissect what gratitude means to them, what's the problem?

There are many threads on these message boards that spend a lot of time "dissecting" words, feelings, experiences. Just because you're grateful that you were only beaten up every other day while growing up doesn't mean that another person would feel the same way.

I always think it's a good thing when people spend time in examining words and language, to really understand what we mean when we're conversing with each other. Words are important...they shape our understanding of the world.