Gratitude for our existence should be
as regular as our heartbeat
Gratitude
is the memory of the heart. It means that we do not take for granted things
that are done for us but appreciate them and in one way or another make a
return for them. It is said that a grateful heart is not only the greatest
virtue, but the parent of all other virtues. Gratitude is like the sunshine, we
can do without it, but when present, it brings warmth and throws light on the
whole scene of life. The more one is able to return an act of kindness, it
enhances the nobility of the person. If we develop right attitude we will be
able to see everything in the right perspective and accept it as a blessing.
We are
dependent on others till we say goodbye to this world. With gratitude in our
hearts, life becomes richer and more joyful. Many of our troubles could be
eliminated if we could focus more on the blessings received and be grateful to
God. As the culture of saying “thanks” is slowly vanishing in our day to day
humdrum of life, let us foster it consciously in our own personal lives.
Thanksgiving is gratitude in action. An
attitude of Gratitude brings healing and wholeness. We have heard of persons
suffering from terminal illness being healed because of their positive attitude
and spirit of thankfulness to the Lord. Besides thanking God for all the
favours received, we need to be grateful to our fellow human beings for all the
favours and services received and reciprocated.
More than ever we need to develop a sense of gratitude to our Mother
Earth for providing for all our needs. The greatest challenge ahead of us is to
protect and sustain the scarce resources for the future generation. “The finest test of character is seen in the
amount and the power of gratitude we have.”
M.H.Gates.
Sr (Dr) Lilly Thockanattu
Fathima Matha College, Madurai
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