In normal life we hardly realize how much more we receive than we give, and life cannot be rich without such gratitude. It is so easy to overestimate the importance of our own achievements compared with what we owe to the help of others.
Quote by Dietrich Bonhoeffer from his book: LETTERS AND PAPERS FROM PRISON
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, (1906-1945), was a German Protestant theologian important for his support of ecumenism and his view of Christianity’s role in a secular world. His involvement in a plot to overthrow Adolf Hitler led to his imprisonment and execution. His Letters and Papers from Prison, published posthumously in 1951, is perhaps the most profound document of his convictions. Source: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Dietrich-Bonhoeffer
REFLECTION:
- Upon reflection, have you received more than you have given?
- Who do you owe a debt of gratitude for their help?
- Call, text, email, write a handwritten note… take some action to show gratitude to a person who helped you become who you are today.