"Gratefulness is the inner gesture of giving meaning……" — David Steindl-Rast
"Gratefulness is the inner gesture of giving meaning to our life by receiving life as gift."
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David Steindl-Rast
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60 Quotes by David Steindl-Rast
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As I express my gratitude, I become more deeply aware of it. And the greater my awareness, the greater my…
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Each one of us is called to become that great song that comes out of the silence, and the more…
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Gratefulness is that fullness of life for which we are all thirsting.
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Gratefulness is the gallantry of a heart ready to rise to the opportunity a given moment offers.
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In moments of surprise we catch at least a glimpse of the joy to which gratefulness opens the door.
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We have thousands of opportunities every day to be grateful: for having good weather, to have slept well last night,…
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From experience we know that whenever we are truly awake and alive, we are also truly grateful.
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A single crocus blossom ought to be enough to convince our heart that springtime, no matter how predictable, is somehow…
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What brings fulfillment is gratefulness, the simple response of our heart to this life in all its fullness.
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The greatest gift one can give is thanksgiving. In giving gifts, we give what we can spare, but in giving…
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Gratitude is here presented as more than a feeling, a virtue, or an experience; gratitude emerges as an attitude we…
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There is no closer bond than the one that gratefulness celebrates, the bond between giver and thanksgiver. Everything is a…
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There is no gesture more devastating than the back turning away.
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Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is an act of justice.
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Throw in something extra. Whether it's a coupon for a future discount, additional information on how to use the product,…
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