2) Elie Wiesel's quotation is profound. I've never considered how much one's gratitude expands after enduring a painful trial. I suppose that's the result of hardships if we consciously make the decision to be more grateful.
3) I also liked how you applied Job's experience to gratitude. I always considered Job's response to be just, you know, tough. But now I can see the gratitude expressed in it.
I loved your last paragraph. Truly, the surprises of nature teach us that talk is cheap when it comes to gratitude (much like patience or humility). We must show our gratitude through our actions and our thoughts. Coincidentally, Nate, if you like that poem, you may be interested in a song by Eric Idle (one of the Monty Python boys) who called, "All Things Dull and Ugly". check it out on YouTube.
I like the quote that you used. I think that one of the biggest obstacles I have in overcoming ingratitude is remembering the black pitch that accompanied some of the darker nights I have waked through. It reminds me of the story of Nelson Mandela, who lived for years in a tiny cell, but later used that dark experience to lighten the darkness in other peoples lives. I that learning to use those dark moments of life as stepping stones is one key to being truly grateful in life.
1) I am now committing that poem to memory.
ReplyDelete2) Elie Wiesel's quotation is profound. I've never considered how much one's gratitude expands after enduring a painful trial. I suppose that's the result of hardships if we consciously make the decision to be more grateful.
3) I also liked how you applied Job's experience to gratitude. I always considered Job's response to be just, you know, tough. But now I can see the gratitude expressed in it.
I loved your last paragraph. Truly, the surprises of nature teach us that talk is cheap when it comes to gratitude (much like patience or humility). We must show our gratitude through our actions and our thoughts.
ReplyDeleteCoincidentally, Nate, if you like that poem, you may be interested in a song by Eric Idle (one of the Monty Python boys) who called, "All Things Dull and Ugly". check it out on YouTube.
I like the quote that you used. I think that one of the biggest obstacles I have in overcoming ingratitude is remembering the black pitch that accompanied some of the darker nights I have waked through. It reminds me of the story of Nelson Mandela, who lived for years in a tiny cell, but later used that dark experience to lighten the darkness in other peoples lives. I that learning to use those dark moments of life as stepping stones is one key to being truly grateful in life.
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