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Dietrich Bonhoeffer on Gratitude
In ordinary life we hardly realize that we receive a great deal more than we give, and that it is only with gratitude that life becomes rich.” – Dietrich Bonhoeffer
More on Gratitude
Gratitude is the sweet fragrance of an opening heart. -Aine Belton (Quote found on gratefulness.org)
Beauty is God’s Handwriting
I hope I never tire of being reminded at the closeness of God’s presence to us. And I hope that some good day, I will not need to be reminded, but find that presence in all its infinite manifestations. Today’s reminder comes from Ralph… Continue Reading “Beauty is God’s Handwriting”
One Flower Includes Everything
If you can just appreciate each thing, one by one, then you will have pure gratitude. Even though you observe just one flower, that one flower includes everything. -Shunryu Suzuki Roshi
The Source of Happiness
Happiness is not what makes us grateful. It is gratefulness that makes us happy – David Steindl-Rast (from http://www.gratefulness.org)
All Creation Gives Thanks
In Tuesday’s Responsorial Psalm from Psalm 145 we read: Let all your works give you thanks, O God, and let your faithful ones bless you. Let them discourse of the glory of your Reign and speak of your might.
Gratitude and Wanting What We Have
Gratitude is the intention to count-your-blessings every day, every minute, while avoiding, whenever possible, the belief that you need or deserve different circumstances. – Timothy Miller, author of How to Want What You Have If we could remember this, and put it into practice,… Continue Reading “Gratitude and Wanting What We Have”
Let Us Learn from the Poppy
We see, contained in a simple poppy: grace, abundance, joy, hope, generosity . . . the list goes on. And we receive blessing when we open our hearts to that poppy and all she offers. When we give cheerfully and accept gratefully, everyone is… Continue Reading “Let Us Learn from the Poppy”
Another Grateful Thought
Give thanks for a little and you will find a lot. -Hausa proverb from Nigeria
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