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Weekly Photo Challenge: Unexpected
A daisy in the midst of cone flowers is unexpected. That practicing the expression of gratitude, even in the difficult time, would bring more joy into our lives is counter intuitive, and also unexpected. When we express gratitude and forgiveness, as the Amish did… Continue Reading “Weekly Photo Challenge: Unexpected”
In Return for Our Gratefulness . . .
In gratitude for your own good fortune you must render in return some sacrifice of your life for other life. – Albert Schweitzer
The Magic of the Words “Thank You”
The day I acquired the habit of consciously pronouncing the words “thank you”, I felt I had gained possession of a magic wand capable of transforming everything. – Omraam Mikhael Aivanhov
Living Gratefully
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
Gratitude’s Transformative Force
Gratitude is the most passionate transformative force in the cosmos. When we offer thanks to God or to another human being, gratitude gifts us with renewal, reflection, reconnection. – Sarah Ban Breathnach
The Expansiveness of Gratefulness
There’s a self expansive aspect of gratitude. Very possibly it’s a little known law of nature: the more gratitude you have, the more you have to be grateful for. – Elaine St. James
Fullness of Life
What brings fulfillment is gratefulness, the simple response of our heart to this life in all its fullness. – David Steindl-Rast in Gratefulness, the Heart of Prayer
When and Where to be Grateful
Looking behind I am filled with gratitude. Looking forward I am filled with vision. Looking upwards I am filled with strength. Looking within I discover peace. – Apache Prayer
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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