The Greatest Blessings

True happiness is to enjoy the present, without anxious dependence upon the future, not to amuse ourselves with either hopes or fears but to rest satisfied with what we have, which is sufficient, for he that is so wants nothing.

The greatest blessings of mankind are within us and within our reach. A wise man is content with his lot, whatever it may be, without wishing for what he has not

 

― Seneca

Lucius Annaeus Seneca (The Younger), ca. 4 BC – 65 AD, was born into a wealthy family in present-day Córdoba, Spain. He was a Roman Stoic philosopher, statesman, orator and dramatist.

(Quote found on http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/tag/gratitude)

About cathylefeuvre

Hi I'm Cathy Le Feuvre, a UK-based author, broadcaster, media and communications consultant 1. Author - I'm the author of several published books including ...'William and Catherine - the love story of the founders of The Salvation Army told through their letters' (Monarch/LionHudson 2013) 'Life Lines' (two friends sharing laughter, challenges and cupcakes) co-written with Debbie Duncan (Authentic Media 2014) and 'The Armstrong Girl: A Child for Sale: The Battle Against the Victorian Sex Trade' (Lion Books 2015) Another book all about Kindness (again written with Debbie Duncan, due in summer 2022 2. Writer/broadcaster : My creative writing skills mean I can turn my hand to most writing tasks, from journalism, copy writing, ghost writing and creative work. My background as a journalist and broadcaster includes many years as a reporter, presenter and producer at the BBC followed by a good number of years as a network TV producer (ITV and others) and other contract work. I recently spent 7 years working for BBC Radio Jersey in the Channel Islands in the British Isles, where I was faith producer and presenter/ Saturday presenter/ Afternoon Show presenter and latterly Communities Journalist. 3. Charity and religious PR: I have extensive experience in media PR, with specialisation in PR for religious organisations, churches and faith groups and in PR for the 'third' or charity sector, including 7 years at The Salvation Army UK, five of them as Head of Media. 4. Media and Presentation Trainer : Drawing on my practical experience in media, I offer specialist training in presentation including media interview techniques and general professional presentation. I also have experience in training in PR media delivery and strategy, and crisis and reputation management.

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