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“Impatience makes us get ahead of ourselves, reaching out for something in the future and not really being content with where we are, here and now.”

Quote by David Steindl-Rast

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David Steindl-Rast

David Steindl-Rast is a German-born monk and writer known for his research on gratitude. His works explore the role of gratitude in personal and spiritual life, as well as how it can promote the well-being of individuals and societies. more

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