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Showing Gratitude
How do we show gratitude
When our lives are comfortable and fine--
When most things that we want or need
Are graspable, and trouble's benign?
With a complacent attitude,
Can we still show gratitude?
It would be amazing if
The noun "gratitude" became a verb;
Wouldn't the world be different then?
How exciting! How superb!
Gratitude's not about being thankful
For all of our THINGS--our many possessions.
Gratitude's not about giving lip service
To how much we care--empty expressions.
Gratitude's not about singing praises;
It's more about trying to explore
The deeper truth behind behavior
That brings the here and now to the fore.
True gratitude is in our actions
And comes directly from the heart;
It's more than just good intentions,
And selfishness plays no part.
Gratitude's reflected in our giving--
Giving in more ways than one:
In caring, helping, smiling, sharing--
Without a hint of being outdone.
Appreciation and thankfulness
Provide a feeling of satisfaction,
Which in turn touches all hearts,
Causing a positive chain reaction.
A truly heartfelt attitude
Expresses heartfelt gratitude.
(9-8-14)
When our lives are comfortable and fine--
When most things that we want or need
Are graspable, and trouble's benign?
With a complacent attitude,
Can we still show gratitude?
It would be amazing if
The noun "gratitude" became a verb;
Wouldn't the world be different then?
How exciting! How superb!
Gratitude's not about being thankful
For all of our THINGS--our many possessions.
Gratitude's not about giving lip service
To how much we care--empty expressions.
Gratitude's not about singing praises;
It's more about trying to explore
The deeper truth behind behavior
That brings the here and now to the fore.
True gratitude is in our actions
And comes directly from the heart;
It's more than just good intentions,
And selfishness plays no part.
Gratitude's reflected in our giving--
Giving in more ways than one:
In caring, helping, smiling, sharing--
Without a hint of being outdone.
Appreciation and thankfulness
Provide a feeling of satisfaction,
Which in turn touches all hearts,
Causing a positive chain reaction.
A truly heartfelt attitude
Expresses heartfelt gratitude.
(9-8-14)
