“To live in the presence of great truths, to be dealing with eternal laws, to be led by permanent ideals, that is what keeps a man patient when the world ignores him, and calm and unspoiled when the world praises him.”
–Francis Peabody

I love the phrase: “To live in the presence of great truths”. I’d add “combined with living in the presence of great love.” It is in that combination of presence on which I attempt to keep focused. While I too often forget the power in doing so, when I remember, I’m able to fully appreciate the blessings, gifts, and miracles that I’m given every day.