One single gift acknowledged in gratefulness has the power to dissolve the ties of our alienation.
David Steindl-RastRead
Love wholeheartedly, be surprised, give thanks and praise then you will discover the fullness of your life.
Interpretation
Embrace love fully and express gratitude to find true fulfillment in life.
This quote emphasizes the importance of loving fully and genuinely, encouraging individuals to be open to the surprises life offers. By practicing gratitude and appreciation for these experiences, one can attain a deeper understanding and richness in life.
In practice
Use this quote in a motivational speech about the importance of love and gratitude.
One single gift acknowledged in gratefulness has the power to dissolve the ties of our alienation.
There is no closer bond than the one that gratefulness celebrates, the bond between giver and thanksgiver. Everything is a gift. Grateful living is a celebration of the universal give-and-take of life, a limitless yes to belonging. Can our world survive without gratefulness? Whatever the answer, one thing is certain: to say an unconditional yes to the mutual belonging of all beings will make this a more joyful world. This is the reason why Yes is my favorite synonym for God.
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.
Joy is that kind of happiness that does not depend on what happens.
By looking up, by raising our eyes above our limited horizon, we are more likely to perceive the blessings hidden in affliction.
Any place is sacred ground, for it can become a place of encounter with the divine Presence.
Stand and face me, my love,and scatter the grace in your eyes.
I adore him I have never been so happy. I have real love.
I'm gay, always have been, always will be, and I couldn't be more happy, comfortable with myself, and proud.
When we come to the last moment of this lifetime and we look back across it, the only thing that's going to matter is 'What is the quality of our love?'
Understanding and Love are not two separate things, but just one. To develop understanding, you have to practice looking at all living beings with the eyes of compassion. When you understand, you cannot help but love. And when you love, you naturally act in a way that can relieve the suffering of people.
How seamless seemed love and then came trouble!
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