Everyday Spirituality

Gratitude is the intention to count-your-blessings every day, every minute, while avoiding, whenever possible, the belief that you need or deserve different circumstances.
— Timothy Miller in How to Want What You Have

Practice

Think of something for which you are grateful today. Say thanks.
I am grateful to You, Giver and Sustainer of life, for having granted me another day of life. Your love and faith in me is truly overwhelming.
— Rabbi Terry Bookman in The Busy Soul

Zen Wisdom

The only way to make sense out of change is to plunge with it, move with it, and join the dance.
— Alan Watts in The Zen Book of Life edited by Mark Zocchi

Proverb

Character can be built on daily routine.
— Japanese Proverb

Story

"Oh, what a beautiful baby," exclaimed a neighbor.
"That's nothing," replied the mother. "You should see his photograph."
— Edmund Carpenter in Oh What A Blow That Phantom Gave Me

Literary Wisdom

The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched. They must be felt with the heart.
— Helen Keller, American author

Musical Blessing

May the long time sun
shine upon you,
all love surround you,
and the pure light within you
guide your way on.

— Mike Heron of The Incredible String Band


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