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> [Rarely do we realize that if we simply take time to marvel at life’s gifts and give thanks for them, we activate stunning opportunities to increase their influence in our lives.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/rarely-do-we-realize-that-if-we-simply-take-time-to-marvel-at-life-s/)

[Angeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

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## More by Angeles Arrien

> [The visionary is the one who brings his or her voice into the world and who refuses to edit, rehearse, perform, or hide. It…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/the-visionary-is-the-one-who-brings-his-or-her-voice-into-the-world/)

[Angeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

> [Healing does not take place in the fast lane.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/healing-does-not-take-place-in-the-fast-lane/)

[Angeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

> [The portal of healing and creativity always takes us into the realm of the spirit.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/the-portal-of-healing-and-creativity-always-takes-us-into-the-realm/)

[Angeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

> [One day, a woman found herself standing at Heaven's gate. The angels' only question to her was, "Zusai, why weren't you Zusai?" Within that…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/one-day-a-woman-found-herself-standing-at-heaven-s-gate-the-angels/)

[Angeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

> [Human beings are essentially here for two purposes - to learn about and express love, and to create. We learn about love in all…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/human-beings-are-essentially-here-for-two-purposes-to-learn-about-and/)

[Angeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

> [Many of the tribal peoples of the world recognize that there are four places in nature where you can find deep peace and remember…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/many-of-the-tribal-peoples-of-the-world-recognize-that-there-are-four/)

[Angeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

> [We must shift our allegiances from fear to curiosity, from attachment to letting go, from control to trust, and from entitlement to humility.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/we-must-shift-our-allegiances-from-fear-to-curiosity-from-attachment/)

[Angeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

> [I trust the mystery. I trust what comes in silence and what comes in nature where there's no diversion. I think the lack of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/i-trust-the-mystery-i-trust-what-comes-in-silence-and-what-comes-in/)

[Angeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

> [Four Rules For Life Show up. Pay attention. Tell the truth. Don't be attached to the results.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/four-rules-for-life-show-up-pay-attention-tell-the-truth-don-t-be/)

[Angeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

> [When we dance we touch the essence of who we are and experience the unity between spirit and matter.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/when-we-dance-we-touch-the-essence-of-who-we-are-and-experience-the/)

[Angeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

> [The four Ways reflect a pervasive belief that life will be simple if we practice four basic principles: Show up or choose to be…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/the-four-ways-reflect-a-pervasive-belief-that-life-will-be-simple-if/)

[Angeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

> [“Eternal Friend, I hereby forgive anyone who hurt, upset, or offended me; damaging my body, my property, my reputation, or people whom I love;…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/eternal-friend-i-hereby-forgive-anyone-who-hurt-upset-or-offended-me/)

[Ángeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

> [“Eternal Friend, help me to be thoughtful and to resist committing acts that are evil in Your eyes. Whatever sins I have committed, please…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/eternal-friend-help-me-to-be-thoughtful-and-to-resist-committing-acts/)

[Ángeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

> [There is a fundamental spiritual quality to gratitude that transcends religious traditions. Gratitude is a universal human experience that can seem to be either…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/there-is-a-fundamental-spiritual-quality-to-gratitude-that-transcends/)

[Angeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

> [“But your heart muscle goes on working for as long as you live. It does not get tired, because there is a phase of…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/angeles-arrien/but-your-heart-muscle-goes-on-working-for-as-long-as-you-live-it-does/)

[Angeles Arrien](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/angeles-arrien/)

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