A thankful person is thankful under all circumstances. A complaining soul complains even in paradise.
Interpretation
Gratitude shapes our perspective, regardless of our situation.
This quote emphasizes the idea that one's attitude determines their experience of life. A person who practices gratitude will appreciate their circumstances and find joy even in difficult situations, while someone who tends to complain will find fault and negativity even in ideal conditions. It highlights the contrast between a thankful heart and a complaining spirit.
In practice
This quote can be used in a motivational speech to inspire an audience to practice gratitude.
That one indeed is a man who, today, dedicateth himself to the service of the entire human race. The Great Being saith: Blessed and happy is he that ariseth to promote the best interests of the peoples and kindreds of the earth. It is not for him to pride himself who loveth his own country, but rather for him who loveth the whole world. The earth is but one country, and mankind its citizens.
Religious fanaticism and hatred are a world-devouring fire, whose violence none can quench.
The utterance of God is a lamp, whose light is these words: Ye are the fruits of one tree, and the leaves of one branch. Deal ye one with another with the utmost love and harmony... So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.
So powerful is the light of unity that it can illuminate the whole earth.
Let your vision be world embracing rather than confined to your own self.
Noble have I created thee, yet thou hast abased thyself. Rise then unto that for which thou wast created.
Since you are the one who has to live with your choices, be sure they are your own.
Iron rusts from disuse; water loses its purity from stagnation... even so does inaction sap the vigor of the mind.
Through pride we are ever deceiving ourselves. But deep down below the surface of the average conscience a still, small voice says to us, something is out of tune.
There are many ways up the mountain and each of us must choose a practice that feels true to our heart.
One is wise to cultivate the tree that bears fruit in our soul.
To accept oneβs past β oneβs history β is not the same thing as drowning in it; it is learning how to use it. An invented past can never be used; it cracks and crumbles under the pressures of life like clay in a season of drought.
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