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Belief in Goodness
The gratitude that we encounter helps us believe in the goodness of the world and strengthens us thereby to do what’s good. Albert Schweitzer
The Doorway to Gratitude
Attention is the doorway to gratitude, the doorway to wonder, the doorway to reciprocity. Robin Wall Kimmerer
The Work of Gratefulness
In each of us there is a spark that can reverse the trends of violence and depression spiraling within us and in the world around us. By setting in motion the spiral of gratefulness we begin the journey toward peace and joy. David Steindl-Rast… Continue Reading “The Work of Gratefulness”
Everyday Epiphanies
Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life…and the world. Sarah Ban Breathnach To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
Gratitude is Twofold
Gratitude is twofold – love coming to visit us and love running out to greet a welcome guest. Henry Van Dyke To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
Choosing Gratitude
Gratitude as a discipline involves a conscious choice. I can choose to be grateful even when my emotions and feelings are still steeped in hurt and resentment. It is amazing how many occasions present themselves in which I can choose gratitude instead of a… Continue Reading “Choosing Gratitude”
Complete Prayer
A single grateful thought toward heaven is the most complete prayer. Gotthold Ephraim Lessing To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
The Quality of Gratitude
Gratitude softens us. Nan Merrill To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
The Force of Gratitude
No amount of regret changes the past. No amount of anxiety changes the future. Any amount of gratitude changes the present. Ann Voskamp To learn about and/or register for Santa Sabina Center retreats and offerings, please go to: http://www.santasabinacenter.org/retreats-page.
