One single gift acknowledged in gratefulness has the power to dissolve the ties of our alienation.
David Steindl-RastRead
What brings fulfillment is gratefulness, the simple response of our heart to this life in all its fullness.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Gratitude is key to feeling fulfilled and appreciating life fully.
In this quote, David Steindl-Rast emphasizes that true fulfillment comes from a deep sense of gratefulness. It suggests that by acknowledging and appreciating the richness of life and all its experiences, we can cultivate a heart filled with gratitude, leading to a more satisfying and joyful existence.
Themes
GratefulnessFulfillmentLifeAppreciationHappiness
In practice
Example use cases
During a Thanksgiving dinner, this quote can be shared to remind everyone to appreciate what they have.
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As I express my gratitude, I become more deeply aware of it. And the greater my awareness, the greater my need to express it. What happens here is a spiraling ascent, a process of growth in ever expanding circles around a steady center.
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Joy is that kind of happiness that does not depend on what happens.
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By looking up, by raising our eyes above our limited horizon, we are more likely to perceive the blessings hidden in affliction.
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Any place is sacred ground, for it can become a place of encounter with the divine Presence.
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