Author: Jennifer Sien

“Only the defeated know Love. Because it is in the realm of love that we fight our first battles –  and generally lose. I am here to tell you that there are people who have never been defeated. They are the ones who never fought.” – Paulo Coelho, Manuscript Found In Accra

“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.” – Roald Dahl (1916-1990)

“Whoever has gratitude will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have gratitude, even what he has will be taken from him.” -Gospel of Matthew

“When you arise in the morning, give thanks for the morning light, for your life and strength. Give thanks for your food and the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies with yourself.” – Tecumseh (1768-1813)

“Knowedge is a treasure, but practice is the key to it.” – Ibn KhaldounAl Muqaddima (1332-1406)

“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” – Willie Nelson (B.1933

“Better to lose count while naming your blessings than to lose your blessings to counting your troubles.” – Maltbie D. Babcock (1858-1901)

“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.” – John F. Kennedy

“Reflect upon your present blessings of which every man has plenty; not on your past misfortunes of which all men have some.” – Charles Dickens


“We can only be said to be alive in those moments when our hearts are conscious of our treasures.” – Thornton Wilder (1897-1975)