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Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
Amazing Words from Etty Hillesum
As life becomes harder and more threatening, it also becomes richer, because the fewer expectations we have, the more the good things of life become unexpected gifts that we accept with gratitude.
– Etty Hillesum, An Interrupted Life
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I once thought the adage, “You need to stop and smell the roses” as being a trite bit of folk wisdom. The older I get, the wiser it seems. Gratitude is fostered by the daily appreciation of the “wild sweet peas” in our life. Thank you for providing such moments for many of us in your daily posts.
Thanks, John. I came across these in a forest. They were amazing.
I love the composition and vivid color in this shot Pat. Have a great day 😀
Glad you like it, Joe!