"She wanted to thank the sun for faithfully rising for so many years. More importantly, she wanted to thank Pratt Public Library.
Olive was so immersed in gratitude, she did not at first notice that the night clouds had vanished and the sun was peeking up from behind the mountains," offers Jon Cohen.
I have never thought in a concrete way to thank the sun for faithfully rising or to be grateful for a public library, authors and poets, as Jon Cohen invites us to do through this story of Olive. Indeed, as I look outside, I am grateful for the brilliant sunshine pouring into my front windows in the midst of a cobalt blue sky. And, like Olive, I am grateful for public libraries -- now more than ever since they are being de-funded by this current Administration. And, I am grateful for authors and poets that open my eyes, heart and conscience.
Thank you Pat and Jean for this reflection and for each daily reflection.
Thanks Michael. This is a sweet book with lots of examples of moving though hard times - and how our kindness shines through - when we don't always expect it.
"She wanted to thank the sun for faithfully rising for so many years. More importantly, she wanted to thank Pratt Public Library.
Olive was so immersed in gratitude, she did not at first notice that the night clouds had vanished and the sun was peeking up from behind the mountains," offers Jon Cohen.
I have never thought in a concrete way to thank the sun for faithfully rising or to be grateful for a public library, authors and poets, as Jon Cohen invites us to do through this story of Olive. Indeed, as I look outside, I am grateful for the brilliant sunshine pouring into my front windows in the midst of a cobalt blue sky. And, like Olive, I am grateful for public libraries -- now more than ever since they are being de-funded by this current Administration. And, I am grateful for authors and poets that open my eyes, heart and conscience.
Thank you Pat and Jean for this reflection and for each daily reflection.
Thanks Michael. This is a sweet book with lots of examples of moving though hard times - and how our kindness shines through - when we don't always expect it.