Gratitude

As Thanksgiving approaches we would like to share a reflection on gratitude with you.

GRATITUDE

If you look at a sunset, you might only see the disappearance of daylight.

If you look beneath, you may see darkness opening the splendor of stars.

If you look at illness and disease, you might see only physical diminishment.

If you look beneath, you may see it as a teacher bringing you vital wisdom.

If you look at a broken relationship, you might see only a harsh ending.

If you look beneath, you may see the courageous seeds of new growth.

If you look at lost dreams, you might see only disappointment and doubt.

If you look beneath, you may see that love lives on forever in the heart.

If you look at the death of a loved one, you might see only pervasive sorrow.

If you look beneath, you may see that love lives forever in the heart.

If you look at the planet’s pain and creature’s woe, you might only see despair.

If you look beneath, you may see hope woven in the compassionate care of many.

If you look at yourself, you might see only tarnished unfinishedness.

If you look beneath, you may see your basic goodness shining there.

If you look for the divine being, you might see mostly unresolved questions.

If you look beneath, you may be astounded at the availability of divine love.

Gratitude means taking time to look beneath out external lives for the unwavering love, the ceaseless peace, and the enduring strength that lies in the deep waters of our sole. The more we trust the “unknowable depths” of our existence, the more the power of gratitude becomes a song we daily sing. With what do you struggle today? What might lie beneath that struggle for which you can give thanks to our life-giving and loving God? – Author Unknown

On behalf of our entire staff and wonderful clients St. Ann Center would like to wish everyone a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving!

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