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Nov 23, 2017
"Who can distinguish giver and receiver in the final kiss of gratitude?" --Brother David Steindl Rast
Brother David Steindl Rast: A Deep Bow
What exactly is gratitude and what does it mean to be grateful? Does gratitude require an exchange between people or can one be grateful to something more amorphous like nature? Can an anonymous gift be received with the same gratitude as one where the giver is known and acknowledged? While many of us believe we understand gratitude, Brother David Steindl Rast challenges us to consider its complexity. Read this article from the website of the organization he co-founded to learn more.
BE THE CHANGE
This Thanksgiving, take one of the thought-provoking ideas from Brother Steindl Rast's essay and explore with someone you know. Or explore the art of living with gratitude by visiting gratefulness.org. More ...
