Detail of an old ceramic Buddha’s
hands in meditation practice.
Come from Gratitude
To be alive in this beautiful, self-organizing universe--to
participate in the dance of life with senses to perceive it,
lungs that breathe it, organs that draw nourishment from it--is
a wonder beyond words. Gratitude for the gift of life is the
primary wellspring of all religions, the hallmark of the mystic,
the source of all true art. Furthermore, it is a privilege
to be alive in this time when we can choose to take part in
the self-healing of our world.
~Joanna Macy
