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Alive Quote by Jack Kornfield

“Gratitude is the confidence in life itself... As gratitude grows it gives rise to joy. We experience the courage to rejoice in our own good fortune and in the good fortune of others... We can be joyful for people we love, for moments of goodness, for sunlight and trees, and for the very breath…” quote by Jack Kornfield
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“Gratitude is the confidence in life itself... As gratitude grows it gives rise to joy. We experience the courage to rejoice in our own good fortune and in the good fortune of others... We can be joyful for people we love, for moments of goodness, for sunlight and trees, and for the very breath within our lungs. Like an innocent child, we can rejoice in life itself, in being alive.”

Jack Kornfield

About This Quote

He explains that gratitude builds confidence in life, fostering joy and courage to celebrate both personal and others’ blessings, akin to a child’s simple joy.

In simple terms: Gratitude creates confidence and joy.

Key Takeaway

Practice gratitude daily to boost happiness.

Themes

gratitude joy confidence

Mood

peaceful inspired

Type

philosophical motivational

When to use this quote

  • daily journaling
  • mindful walking
  • celebrating milestones

Key Concepts

mindfulness spirituality

Questions to Reflect On

  • What am I grateful for today?
  • How does gratitude change my outlook?
A Different Perspective

Gratitude can be hard during hardship.

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