The State of Being Worried
“A great many people do now seem to think that the mere state of being worried is in itself meritorious. I don’t think it is. We must, if it so happens, give our lives for others: but even while we’re … Continue reading →
Tag Archives: Thanksgiving and Gratitude
On Thanksgiving
“These bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone to forget the source from which they come… cannot fail to penetrate and soften even the heart which is habitually insensible to the ever watchful providence of Almighty God.” … Continue reading →
When We’re Not Grateful
“Those who are not grateful soon begin to complain of everything.” – Thomas Merton
Continue reading →Prayer of Gratefulness
Dear God,May we know your goodness and be grateful in all things and for all our lives.It’s easy to be grateful for the good we experience, moments of joy, and when we succeed.It’s not as easy to be grateful during … Continue reading →
Joy in the Labyrinth
“Without the errors, wrong turns and blind alleys, without the doubling back and misdirection and fumbling and chance discoveries, there was not one bit of joy in walking the labyrinth.” – William Least Heat-Moon
Continue reading →No Greater Gift
“There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.” – Nelson Mandela
Continue reading →I Am Thanking You Right Now
DEAR GOD: I want to thank You for what you have already done. I am not going to wait until I see results or receive rewards; I am thanking you right now. I am not going to wait until I … Continue reading →
Be Thankful for What You Have
“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” – Oprah Winfrey
Continue reading →The Pain of Departing
“The pain of parting is nothing to the joy of meeting again.”Charles Dickens
Continue reading →One Person
“To the world you may be one person; but to one person you may be the world.” – Theodor Geisel, aka Dr. Seuss
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