Quotes About Gratitude

From the many people around me who practiced mindfulness, I realized how essential it is to attend to the present moment, if we are to experience the rich variety of everyday life. Only by being fully awake to the present are we able to put our realizations into action- not to mention make every cup of coffee count.

when I really paid close attention, when my mind was open and my senses acute, I was able to find intense joy in the simplest of things.

If we believe that our happiness depends on something we don't currently have, then we cant be happy here and now. Yet here and now is the only time we can be happy. We cant be happy in future; it doesn't yet exist.

The sense of profound wellbeing that comes from what you give, rather than from what you receive.

love and compassion—the true causes of happiness.

Our life as a human being with some leisure and good fortune is not to be squandered. It's an opportunity that's rare and priceless. When we truly know this, we are profoundly grateful for the potential that each day brings.

happiness and inner peace. To have this person, thing or outcome in my life—how wonderful! But it is not necessary for my fundamental wellbeing.

The only time we can experience happiness is in this moment, here and now.

It is not morbid, not depressing to contemplate one's own death. Completely the opposite! It is only when we have faced the reality of our own death that we really know how to live.

Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it

Whatever happens tomorrow, we've had today.

She made you decent, and in return, you made her so happy.

Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today. I'll always remember it

Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today.

She made you decent. And in return you made her so, so happy.

Keep the change," he smiled. Was there ever a more empowering phrase than "Keep the change"?

Whatever happens tomorrow, we had today; and I'll always remember it

And then some days you wake up and everything's perfect.

And of course there is always joy in witnessing the joy of others.

Happy people are those who use a lower threshold in order to label an event positive.

What we have to get clear to kids is that when you offer your stillness and open yourself to the experience of music, it pays you back more than you give.

Blest be the God of love, Who gave me eyes, and light, and power this day, Both to be busy and to play. . . . My God, Thou art all love. Not one poor minute escapes Thy breast, But brings a favor from above; And in this love, more than in bed, I rest. Amen. —GEORGE HERBERT (1593–1633)

Living Lord, You have watched over me, and put Your hand on my head during the long, dark hours of night. Your holy angels have protected me from all harm and pain. To You, Lord, I owe life itself. Continue to watch over me and bless me during the hours of day. Amen. —JACOB BOEHME (1575

Father, I thank Thee for the night, And for the pleasant morning light, For rest, and food, and loving care, And all that makes the world so fair. Help me to do the things I should, To be to others kind and good, In all I do, in work and play, To grow more loving every day. Amen. —REBECCA J. WESTON (1835