#gratitude

The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive. ↗

— Thích Nhất Hạnh

#gratitude

Not what we say about our blessings, but how we use them, is the true measure of our thanksgiving. ↗

— W.T. Purkiser

#thanksgiving #gratitude

I poked my stomach covertly. It still seemed pretty lean to me. Obviously, I wasn’t built like a supermodel, but all the swimming and workouts were keeping me trim enough. Kishan took my hand, squeezed it, and brushed a kiss on my fingers before setting it back onto my lap. I smiled at him in gratitude. ↗

— Colleen Houck

#kishan #gratitude

Take full account of what Excellencies you possess, and in gratitude remember how you would hanker after them, if you had them not. ↗

— Marcus Aurelius

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BlessBacks: Souvenirs for those who express their gratitude to their illuminators. ↗

— Julie Saffrin

#blessbacks #inspirational #motivational #power-of-gratitude #self-help

I am most thankful to Almighty Providence for mercies received, and determined still to press the case into public notice as a token of gratitude. ↗

— William Banting

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Ingratitude is treason to mankind. ↗

— James Thomson

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Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude. ↗

— Denis Waitley

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No one who achieves success does so without acknowledging the help of others. The wise and confident acknowledge this help with gratitude. ↗

— Alfred North Whitehead

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Gratitude isn't a burdening emotion. ↗

— Loretta Young

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