Gratitude and generosity are inextricably linked. We are grateful for what we are given. Feeling gratitude makes us want to share from the abundance that we feel. And the circle continues in the best possible way.
When has gratitude inspired your giving?
“When virtues are pointed out first, flaws seem less insurmountable.”
― Judith Martin
What strategies do you use for offering criticism or praise?
Receiving a gift can certainly make you feel appreciated and cared for. Then again, so can the gift of a warm smile, a hug, or words of support or appreciation.
What is your favorite way to receive appreciation from others? What is your favorite way to express your appreciation?
“Let us remember that, as much has been given us, much will be expected from us, and that true homage comes from the heart as well as from the lips, and shows itself in deeds.” – Theodore Roosevelt
What do you do in gratitude for what you have been given, or in gratitude for what others have done?
Giving thanks is a spiritual discipline that depends on continued practice—being grateful not just for the great successes or near escapes, but also for all the day to day small gifts of life.
What is your spiritual discipline of gratitude?
