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Gift of Gratitude by the Dalai Lama

"Everyday, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it. I am going to use all my energies to develop myself, to expand my heart out to others; to achieve enlightenment for the benefit of all beings. I am going to have kind thoughts towards others, I am not going to get angry or think badly about others. I am going to benefit others as much as I can."

~ 14th Dalai Lama ~

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Permalink Reply by Béatrice LATEUR LACROIX on June 7, 2011 at 8:52am

So inspiring, as ever ...

With Gratitude, and Love,

Permalink Reply by Josie Hughes on November 11, 2011 at 11:47am

Gratitude is a heartfelt feeling rather than a thought. The feeling is one of appreciation for what we are being given in every moment. The awareness of the magnificence of our own being, our breath as it flows in and out giving us life , the beauty of the natural world, inner peace and fulfillment. These are real gifts and when we can accept these gifts our heart automatically is filled with gratitude.

Every day I am showered with Love and blessings and my challenge is to embrace the Life I am given and open the present. The gratitude I feel when I allow this to happen needs to be expressed. Sometimes I have to sing and dance to give expression to it, sometimes I simply have to remain still for a longer time and savour the feeling, sometimes I need to speak with someone to express it or do some simple action around the house . Today I am grateful for this opportunity to share my feelings in written words to you, whoever you are. With love and thanks. Josie.

Permalink Reply by Béatrice LATEUR LACROIX on November 12, 2011 at 12:22pm

Thanks for your smile and so inspiring words, Josie.