My Heart Overflows: A Treasury of Readings, Poems, and Prayers on Gratitude - Hardcover
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Contemplate, give thanks, and rehearse gratitude for abundant blessings with this elegant keepsake volume of stories, poems, prayers, and art from beloved writers and artists through the centuries.
My Heart Overflows beautifully presents this artistically designed gift book, weaving together some of the most cherished literature, scriptures, poems, and songs celebrating the season of Thanksgiving. With its diverse repertoire of classical and contemporary voices -- from the immortal words of Hopkins, Chesterton, Dickinson, and Alcott, to the more recent contributions of Mother Teresa, Angelou, and Sandburg -- this inspiring compilation of beloved works of art and texts appeals to every generation.Artistic expression, in both word and image, gives an authentic, vulnerable glimpse into the human experience, and infuses gratitude and thanksgiving for the Creator.
Featuring stunning works by artists throughout the centuries, this collection enhances the text and provides for meditative reflection. Artists represented include Giotto, Monet, Matisse and Homer, along with lesser-known artists from around the world.
The anthology contains three sections, each with its own poignant and profound reflections on the practice of gratitude.
- Gratitude for the Little Blessings: the beauty of life's simple joys and everyday miracles
- Gratitude for the Saints Among Us: gratitude for "the gardeners who make our souls blossom"
- Giving Thanks to God: prayers and meditations expressing gratitude for the abundant blessings bestowed upon us by the Creator.
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