Granted Quote by David Steindl-Rast
“Gratefulness makes us aware of the gift and makes us happy. As long as we take things for granted they don't make us happy. Gratefulness is the key to happiness. Practicing gratitude is so central to my spirituality.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Art of Happiness, David Steindl‑Rast, 2001
Recognizing gifts and avoiding entitlement leads to genuine happiness; gratitude is essential for spiritual fulfillment.
In simple terms: Seeing gifts makes us happy; taking things for granted blocks joy.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate daily gratitude.
Themes
gratitude
happiness
spirituality
mindset
Mood
warm
reflective
Type
inspirational
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
- relationships
- well‑being
Key Concepts
thankfulness
contentment
presence
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you notice unnoticed gifts?
- What habits help keep gratitude authentic?
A Different Perspective
Gratitude can feel forced if not sincere.
![“[I] never talk about gratitude and joy separately, for this reason. In 12 years, I've never interviewed a single person who would describe their lives as joyful, who would describe themselves as joyous, who was not actively practicing gratitude.” quote by Brené Brown](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/f8a/bren-brown-280_gratitude_i-never-talk-about-gratitude-and-joy-sep_104573.jpg)
