Brother David Steindl-Rast
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Brother David suggests that gratefulness is the key to world transformation. "If you really understand this attitude of gratefulness, every moment gives you a unique opportunity. The difficulty that may come toward you is an opportunity for something else, and there is nothing to fear."
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Brother David Steindl-Rast takes us on a journey to discover the wisdom preserved in common-sense sayings that have been passed down through generations. These timeless words reflect the shared values cherished by people all over the world.
When you drink from a stream," says one Chinese proverb, "remember the spring. From these simple words, we are reminded to be grateful for even the smallest graces that we receive. Another homespun phrase tells...
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Gratefulness is the key, says Brother David, to fullness of life, true prayer and effective action in the world. "If you practice gratefulness it leads you into all the attitudes that all the great traditions have promoted." He tells of his own personal search, from a childhood in Nazi-occupied Austria to his explorations of Buddhism, modern physics and Christianity.