Be moderate in eating and drinking. Mindful of the passing of time, engage yourself in zazen as though saving your head from fire.
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There cannot be a sense of abundance or the experience of prosperity without appreciation. You cannot find beauty unless you appreciate beauty. You cannot find friendship unless you appreciate others. You cannot find love unless you appreciate loving and being loved. If you wish abundance, appreciate life.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Appreciation is essential for experiencing abundance and beauty in life.
This quote by William R. Miller emphasizes that appreciation is fundamental to recognizing and experiencing the richness of life. Without an attitude of gratitude and the ability to value what we have—whether it's beauty, friendships, or love—we will miss out on the abundance that exists in our lives. The essence is that to truly experience life's wonders and riches, one must first cultivate appreciation and respect for them.
Themes
AppreciationAbundanceProsperityBeautyFriendshipLoveGratitude
In practice
Example use cases
Sharing this quote during a gratitude workshop to highlight the importance of appreciation.
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