"The interdependence of gratefulness is truly mutual. The receiver of the gift depends on the giver. Obviously so. But the circle of gratefulness is incomplete until the giver of the gift becomes the receiver: a receiver of thanks. When we give thanks, we give something greater than the gift we received, whatever it was. The greatest gift one can give is thanksgiving. In giving gifts, we give what we can spare, but in giving thanks we give ourselves."
David Steindl-Rast, Benedictine Monk
Photo: Reflections in Lost Lake at sunrise, Kebler Pass, near Crested Butte, CO, October 1, 2011
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