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Because gratitude and painting are both so vital to good physical and mental health, I’ve created a Watercolor Gratitude Sketch & Paint Journal Kit that you can use to do some mindful gratitude painting and journaling. Includes 19 video tutorials and a 15 page full-color workbook. Let me show you how it works!