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Because gratification of a desire leads to the temporary stilling of the mind and the experience of the peaceful, joyful read more
Because gratification of a desire leads to the temporary stilling of the mind and the experience of the peaceful, joyful Self it's no wonder that we get hooked on thinking that happiness comes from the satisfaction of desires. This is the meaning of the old adage, "Joy is not in things, it is in us.".
Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is read more
Develop an attitude of gratitude, and give thanks for everything that happens to you, knowing that every step forward is a step toward achieving something bigger and better than your current situation.
True thanksgiving means that we need to thank God for what He has done for us, and not to tell read more
True thanksgiving means that we need to thank God for what He has done for us, and not to tell Him what we have done for Him. -.
Th' unwilling gratitude of base mankind!
Th' unwilling gratitude of base mankind!
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.
Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all the others.
We seldom find people ungrateful so long as it is thought we can serve them.
We seldom find people ungrateful so long as it is thought we can serve them.
Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind.
Gratitude is when memory is stored in the heart and not in the mind.
That possession which we gain by the sword is not lasting;
gratitude for benefits eternal.
[Lat., Non est read more
That possession which we gain by the sword is not lasting;
gratitude for benefits eternal.
[Lat., Non est diuturna possessio in quam gladio ducimus;
beneficiorum gratia sempiterna est.]
