Quotes About Gratitude

Who would've thought that Milwaukee would be the best thing for my career?

My schedule is very busy, but when I get time to sit and think about all the great things that have happened to me, it's just mind-blowing.

I try to be more mindful and less greedy.

That's kind of what my mindset has always been, just focus on every day, and making the most of each day.

No matter how hard it got, I've always been fortunate enough, thinking I'm actually lucky to be here.' I always took that mindset.

I am blessed to have a family like mine. If you have a good family then nothing else really matters.

Sometimes I come home and still can't believe it's all mine.

A lot of my friends and the people I mingle with, they not famous. They don't got half of what I got. For me, what that do is, it keeps me humble. It keeps me grateful and appreciative of what I got.

Minneapolis, in general, has been there with me since the beginning. They made me feel important before I really even had a foundation. I think a lot of it has to do with it's such an intense music city in its own right.

I have made the best of friends in Minnesota. And I just have so much love for it.

I can't grumble. I've been very content with the way things have gone. I may have minor quibbles as we all have, but I'm still working at 70.

Look up from what you're doing and look around for a minute. See what a beautiful world you're in.

I consider the voice a gift from the heavens, and as all the gifts from the heavens, they must be used, but the minute that the heavens call it back then of course I will stop.

Sometimes, I feel I am really blessed to be blind because I probably would not last a minute if I were able to see things.

Honest to goodness, Brian Campbell, he was holding the Cup, and there was no one around for a minute. He says, 'Hold this for a second.' So he hands it to me - one of the best moments of my life.

Elements like these are within us and all around us. In each second of our lives we can enjoy them. If we do so, seeds of peace, joy, and happiness will be planted in us, and they will become strong. The secret to happiness is happiness itself. Wherever we are, any time, we have the capacity to enjoy the sunshine, the presence of each other, the wonder of our breathing. We don't have to travel anywhere else to do so. We can be in touch with these things right now.

We can see making breakfast as mundane work or as a privilege—it just depends on our way of looking.

Primarily, sitting is to enjoy the pleasure of sitting, being fully alive and in touch with the wonders of our working bodies, the cool air, the sounds of people and birds, and the changing colors of the sky.

If you have experienced hunger, you know that having food is a miracle. If you have suffered from the cold, you know the preciousness of warmth. When you have suffered, you know how to appreciate the elements of paradise that are present. If you dwell only in your suffering, you will miss paradise. Don't ignore your suffering, but don't forget to enjoy the wonders of life, for your sake and for the benefit of many beings.

IF YOU HAVEE EXPERIENCED HUNGER, YOU KNOW THAT HAVING FOOD IS A MIRACLE. IF YOU HAVE SUFFERED FROM THE COLD, YOU KNOW THE PRECIOUSNESS OF WARMTH. WHEN YOU HAVE SUFFERED, YOU KNOW HOW TO APPRECIATE THE ELEMENTS OF PARADISE THAT ARE PRESENT

don't exercise to get fit or be healthier; I do it to enjoy being alive.

When we're able to smile at a provocation, we can be aware of our ability, appreciate it, and continue in this way.

We can't allow ourselves to get lost in the past or the future. We are there for the food and our food is there for us; it is only fair. Eat in mindfulness and you will be worthy of the Earth and the sky.

So spend time with your food; every minute of your meal should be happy. Not many people have the time and the opportunity to sit down and enjoy a meal like that. We are very fortunate.