Quotes About Gratitude

This phrase did not have the ring of verisimilitude because I am famously bad at math. If I'm in charge of tipping at a restaurant, the waiter will either fall to his knees in gratitude or slash my tires. There ain't no Mr. In Between.

I have a wonderful husband. I have three amazing kids.

Every luxury must be paid for, and everything is a luxury, starting with being in the world.

when we appreciate reality, it can actually work on us.

If you're reading this... Congratulations, you're alive. If that's not something to smile about, then I don't know what is.

If it wasn't for you I wouldn't have remembered my last four birthdays.

And don't forget to enjoy simple stuff like...being alive, which in itself is amazing news. For me, personally, it means I'm not dead, and I'm a fan of that. Optimism can start small, ya know?

No one knows he is fortunate until he becomes unfortunate, that's the way the world is.

Cutting stalks at noontime. Perspiration drips to the earth. Know you that your bowl of rice each grain from hardship comes?

I'm thankful for weird people out there 'cause they're some of the most creative people.

The ninth gift is Reverence. May you appreciate the wonder that you are and the miracle of all creation.

Use your gifts well and you will discover others, among them a gift that is uniquely you. See these noble gifts in other people. Share the truth and be ready for the miracle to unfold

The sixth gift is Joy. May it keep your heart open and filled with light.

The second gift is Beauty. May your deeds reflect its depth.

The grass may be greener on the other side, but either way…you've got to mow it.

Let those I serve express their thanks according to their own upbringing and sense of honor. "The Wisdom of the Native Americans" By Kent Nerburn

It is good sometimes that the happy of this world should learn, were it only to humble their foolish pride for an instant, that there are higher, wider, and rarer joys than theirs.

Being alive is gardening and cooking and birds and green and blue, at the very least.

I always remind myself of all the things I should note if I am to be a good person, one sound and balanced. One night . . . I reminded myself that 22 species of flowers were blooming in my backyard. . . . that fact helped a great deal.

Life's as kind as you let it be.

That was all I needed when she smiled at me, all the other stupid, ugly stuff just drifted away.

The two basic attitudes of life that must characterize genuine, biblical spirituality are thankfulness at all times and in all circumstances and the maintenance of unity in that part of the body of Christ.

Revenge is a much more punctual paymaster than gratitude

To be obliged to beg our daily happiness from others bespeaks a more lamentable poverty than that of him who begs his daily bread.