Wherever we may come alive, that is the area in which we are spiritual.

By looking up, by raising our eyes above our limited horizon, we are more likely to perceive the blessings hidden in affliction.

Only gratefulness, in the form of limitless openness for surprise, lays hold of the fullness of life in hope.

From experience we know that whenever we are truly awake and alive, we are also truly grateful.

"The Holy Spirit . . . wants to flow through us and realize all these wonderful possibilities in the world - if we only open ourselves and allow it to happen."

What brings fulfillment is gratefulness, the simple response of our heart to this life in all its fullness.

Gratefulness is the inner gesture of giving meaning to our life by receiving life as gift.