Giving Thanks is common to all cultures.


Psalm 100 (by David circa 1000 BC)

Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands.
Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
Know ye that the Lord is God.
It is He that hath made us, and not we ourselves.
We are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise.
Be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
For the Lord is good.
His mercy is everlasting.
And His truth endureth to all generations. (KJV)


Quran 2:172 (Mohammad circa 610)
O you who believe, eat from the good things we provided for you,
and be thankful to GOD,if you do worship Him alone.



--Sebastian, Twelfth Night, Act 3, scene 3 (Shakespeare circa 1601)
"I can no other answer make but thanks,
And thanks, and ever thanks..."


Geshe Langri Tangpa (1054-1123), student of Drom Tonpa, a chief student of Atisha
Whenever I meet a person of bad nature.
Who is overwhelmed by negative energy and intense suffering,
I will hold such a rare one dear,
As if I had found a precious treasure.

Sincerely thankful this season,
Gargoyle

Happiness is a choice.