gratitud

IN PERMANENT GRATITUDE

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Today I posted this quote on Twitter: “Gratitude takes three forms: a feeling in the heart, an expression in words, and a giving in return.” by John Wanamaker.

Living in a permanent state of gratitude is an idea that is gaining more strength in our lives every day, because we know that the privileges and conditions we enjoy are nothing more than “gifts from heaven”, as I like to call blessings. If it is a test, an obstacle, a frustration or a failure, it brings with it a lesson, a contribution to the character or an additional tone to the wood of which we are made. If it is a success or a satisfaction, it is a payback or a gracious gift in our lives, which when added up is even more appreciated.

More than any other feeling, living in gratitude, Wanamaker brings us, in addition to a feeling or a few words, compels a return. It is not enough to feel or express our gratitude, because it is then necessary to give generously of what we have, not just in crumbs or leftovers, not just a thing or a bill, but also of our time and of the talents within us.

Everything passes, said Mother Teresa. The successes and the failures, the bad times and the good times too. Nothing of what we have is forever, and therefore, without losing perspectives or proportions more than for humanly unavoidable moments, it is a good idea to strive for a life in permanent gratitude. Everything passes.

Rick Warren, author of A Purposeful Life, defines three states of life: subsistence, success and significance. If you have more than you need, therefore and in his definition, you live in the dimension of success. However, I assume that reaching a life of significance must be impossible without giving back, with generosity and joy in one’s heart.

I am grateful, I feel it and I express it: thank you, at the same time that today also the quote has reminded me that every moment is also good to give back. Personally and as a tribe, focused, persevering, fired up and excited, we are very grateful.

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