Love wholeheartedly, be surprised, give thanks and praise then you will discover the fullness of your life.
David Steindl-RastLook closely and you will find that people are happy because they are grateful. The opposite of gratefulness is just taking everything for granted.
David Steindl-RastOne single gift acknowledged in gratefulness has the power to dissolve the ties of our alienation.
David Steindl-RastOne can learn to focus on "opportunity" as the gift within every given moment. This attitude towards life always improves the situation. Even in times of sickness, someone who habitually practices grateful living will look for the opportunity that a given moment offers and use it creatively.
David Steindl-Rast