In moments of surprise we catch at least a glimpse of the joy to which gratefulness opens the door.

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

The hope that is left after all your hopes are gone - that is pure hope, rooted in the heart.

The greatest gift one can give is thanksgiving. In giving gifts, we give what we can spare, but in giving thanks we give ourselves.

"The root of joy is gratefulness."

If you learn to respond as if it’s the first day in your life and the very last day, then you will have spent this day very well.

A single crocus blossom ought to be enough to convince our heart that springtime, no matter how predictable, is somehow a gift, gratuitous, gratis, a grace.