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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