The solution to...unhappiness...is a reawakening in the human heart of the idea of gratitude
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May 12, 2007 9:24 PM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on May 12, 2007 21:24
Reverend Sir,
I consider your statement "Let anyone start expressing and experiencing gratitude--if not vertically toward God, at least horizontally toward others in the human community" as highly relevant and true in the present day context.
I was deeply touched by way a small Christian Amish community in Nickel Mines, Pa had recently shown us the way how to express our gratitude to Him for all that He has given us. Their extremely sincere commitment to Jesus Christ as their Lord and their Shepherd is worth emulating.
"How far that little candle throws his beams!
So shines a good deed in a naughty world".
Regards,
S.Srinivasan
November 22, 2006 10:54 PM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on November 22, 2006 22:54
reverend, thank you. i am 10 years beyond a stage IV cancer, every dawn since then begins
with 'lord god, father in heaven, grandfather
of this great universe, accept my humble thanks
for this opportunity to live and breathe one more
day in remission...in the name of the father, the son and the holy ghost...amen.'
November 22, 2006 8:23 PM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on November 22, 2006 20:23
"Let anyone start expressing and experiencing gratitude--if not vertically toward God, at least horizontally toward others in the human community--and you'll find that person holding a new lease on happiness."
Indeed Sir, indeed. Perhaps a good place to start in all Human affairs, without regard for whatever our neighbors believe.
November 22, 2006 5:26 PM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on November 22, 2006 17:26
Gratitude is where it all begins. If you start in that place then your life can flourish from blessings, un-expected luck, and an abundance of good company.
November 22, 2006 5:03 PM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on November 22, 2006 17:03
In my local paper today, one cartoon reproduced what I consider a wonderful quote:
"If the only prayer you say in your life is "thank you," that would suffice." --Meister Eckhart
November 22, 2006 4:43 PM | Report Offensive Comments
Posted on November 22, 2006 16:43