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Gratitude is defined in merriem-webster.com as, “the state of being grateful; thankfulness.” Mr. Webster further defines grateful as, “appreciative of benefits received.” So, I express gratitude following receipt of some benefit; and, the benefit is realized from some expectation I have. Katie Lane (@allamericanlane) recently reminded me that gratitude is a great way to battle negativity; but, unreasonable expectations can lead to disharmony as I pile unreasonable or irrational hopes upon unsuspecting family, friends, or acquaintances (twitter.com, 9/20/18). Of course,…..
In the Star Wars universe, the Jedi had mastered what they referred to as “The Force,” that semi-conscious energy that surrounds, penetrates, and connects all things in the universe. The website www.starstuffs.com, Interconnection page, illustrates that the various world’s wisdoms have at their root the belief in the unity of all things in the universe and the common quest to achieve unity with our origin.1 Dietrich Bonhoeffer tells us that it is through the knowledge of God as our origin…..