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.

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

"The root of joy is gratefulness."

We are never more than one grateful thought away from peace of heart.

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

Blessing is the lifeblood throbbing through the universe.

Any place is sacred ground, for it can become a place of encounter with the divine Presence.