The root of joy is gratefulness... It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful. (David Steindl-Rast)

The root of joy is gratefulness... It is not joy that makes us grateful; it is gratitude that makes us joyful.

David Steindl-Rast

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