Dominican Preaching through Word and Image
Grant me daily the grace of gratitude, to be thankful for all my many gifts, and so be freed from artificial needs, that I might lead a joyful, simple life. – Edward Hays, A Book of Wonders
One way to open your eyes is to ask yourself, “What if I had never seen this before? What if I knew I would never see it again?” – Rachel Carson
In the dew of little things, the heart finds its morning and is refreshed. – Kahil Gibran, The Prophet
The simple things are also the most extraordinary things, and only the wise can see them. – Paulo Coelho, The Alchemist
Whoever does not see God in every place does not see God in any place. – Rabbi Elimelech
Widen your consciousness to the dimension of the earth and you will have a place for everything. – Mira Alfassa
There must be always remaining in every life, some place for the singing of angels, some place for that which in itself is breathless and beautiful. – Howard Thurman
Everyone needs beauty as well as bread, places to play and pray, where nature heals and gives strength to body and soul alike. – John Muir