We have no right to ask, when sorrow comes, Why did this happen to me? unless we ask the same question for every joy that comes our way. --Philip S. Bernstein
All of us have reasons to be grateful. Usually, the word implies we have received something. We often think of gratitude as that warm feeling we get from someone else's generosity. We are particularly grateful when we get unexpected gifts from those who owe us nothing. Within a family, we expect such acts of love because we are close to one another.
But gratitude doesn't always come from being a receiver. Gratitude is warmest when it accompanies the joy of being able to give without expecting anything in return. We find it isn't enough to feel grateful. We have to express our gratitude by showing kindness and service to everyone around us.
Gratitude is the greatest of all heart-openers. When it enters the heart, love pours out. For every kindness we receive, gratitude inspires a hundred acts of giving.
I've been carrying this saying of mine, around with me for awhile now.
Gratitude = Happiness. If you are Grateful, you cannot help but to be happy. And you cannot be happy unless you are Grateful. Happiness is a decision, Gratitude is the action neccessary to get us there.
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For me sorrow and gratitude cannot co-exist at the same time. I have a choice over which one I want to experience regardless of what happens with people, places or things.
Larry, -------------------- The only thing you get from sitting on the pity pot is a ring around your butt and nobody to show it to! --Anonymous