Beginnings

Resolve to be always beginning — to be a beginner.

– Rainer Maria Rilke

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The Grateful Heart

The grateful heart is a manifestation of one’s true self. Nothing sidelines the ego more effectively than a grateful heart.

– Albert Nolan

During the month of January, I have always used quotes about gratitude, and still do. This year I am using only black and white images as it is most important to cultivate gratitude when there is a grayness around us. It is easy to give thanks when we are surrounded by technicolor.

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The Mystery of Gratefulness

There are many things to be grateful “for” but, as I ripen with the seasons of life, the many reasons blend into a sacred mystery. And, most deeply, I realize that living gratefully is its own blessing.

– Michael Mahoney

During the month of January, I have always used quotes about gratitude, and still do. This year I am using only black and white images as it is most important to cultivate gratitude when there is a grayness around us. It is easy to give thanks when we are surrounded by technicolor.

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Receive the Flow of Blessing

Gratefulness opens me up to receive the flow of blessing and connects me with the source of that flow.

– Rabbi Shefa Gold

During the month of January, I have always used quotes about gratitude, and still do. This year I am using only black and white images as it is most important to cultivate gratitude when there is a grayness around us. It is easy to give thanks when we are surrounded by technicolor.

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Liberation

Giving thanks constantly and in all circumstances liberates us from envy.

– Edward Hays

During the month of January, I have always used quotes about gratitude, and still do. This year I am using only black and white images as it is most important to cultivate gratitude when there is a grayness around us. It is easy to give thanks when we are surrounded by technicolor.

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Our Souls’ Gardeners

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

– Marcel Proust

During the month of January, I have always used quotes about gratitude, and still do. This year I am using only black and white images as it is most important to cultivate gratitude when there is a grayness around us. It is easy to give thanks when we are surrounded by technicolor.

To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.

Between the Cracks

Gratitude is exultation awaiting between the cracks of normalcy.

– Frederic Potter

During the month of January, I have always used quotes about gratitude, and still do. This year I am using only black and white images as it is most important to cultivate gratitude when there is a grayness around us. It is easy to give thanks when we are surrounded by technicolor.

To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.

Gratitude’s Return

In gratitude for your own good fortune you must render in return some sacrifice of your life for other life.

– Albert Schweitzer

During the month of January, I have always used quotes about gratitude, and still do. This year I am using only black and white images as it is most important to cultivate gratitude when there is a grayness around us. It is easy to give thanks when we are surrounded by technicolor.

To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.

Our Treasures

We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.

– Thornton Wilder

During the month of January, I have always used quotes about gratitude, and still do. This year I am using only black and white images as it is most important to cultivate gratitude when there is a grayness around us. It is easy to give thanks when we are surrounded by technicolor.

To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.

Feast of All Saints

To be a saint is to be fueled by gratitude, nothing more and nothing less.

– Ronald Rolheiser

During the month of January, I have always used quotes about gratitude, and still do. This year I am using only black and white images as it is most important to cultivate gratitude when there is a grayness around us. It is easy to give thanks when we are surrounded by technicolor.

To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.