It's that time of year again. Families and friends are gathering together, carefully crafting Thanksgiving dinner menus, indulging in short breaks from the office and debating over which football game to watch on the big day.
But they are also taking a minute to pause and reflect on their lives, thinking about what lends them the greatest sense of gratitude each day.
Feeling grateful -- and sharing those feelings with others -- goes far beyond the Thanksgiving holiday. Consciously acknowledging what you're most thankful for can boost your well-being, improve your sleep and even make you a better friend. Not to mention it makes those on the receiving end of your gratitude feel good, too.
Harnessing the power of this season's moments of nostalgia, we collected touching photos from our Twitter and Instagram fans of the parts of their lives that make it all worthwhile.