It is through gratitude for the present moment that the spiritual dimension of life opens up.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
The single dynamic that helps people be most aware of God and most experiencing the fruit of the Spirit is gratitude.
Gratitude bestows reverence, allowing us to encounter everyday epiphanies, those transcendent moments of awe that change forever how we experience life and the world.
The dominant characteristic of an authentic spiritual life is the gratitude that flows from trust - not only for all the gifts that I receive from God, but gratitude for all the suffering. Because in that purifying experience, suffering has often been the shortest path to intimacy with God.
Perhaps nothing helps us make the movement from our little selves to a larger world than remembering God in gratitude. Such a perspective puts God in view in all of life, not just in the moments we set aside for worship or spiritual disciplines. Not just in the moments when life seems easy.
Gratitude is the sign of noble souls.
Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow.
When I'm grateful for all the blessings, it puts away all the stress about things not in my control. Things like long hours, aging, pollution, scandals... it helps me create perspective by just focusing on being grateful. Take that moment twice a day with yourself.
When you know in your bones that your body is a sacred gift, you move in the world with an effortless grace. Gratitude and humility rise up spontaneously.
Life changes so quickly. feeling grateful to be around such wonderful people to strengthen and grow with.
Gratitude is the fairest blossom which springs from the soul.
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