Gratitude

"Strength and wisdom are well worth asking for, and I’ve done it myself. It’s just that, not knowing anything for sure about the deity or deities, whether they’re out there or not, whether they’re inclined to grant boons or not, asking for something may or may not have any effect. But the act, or better put the state of mind, of being grateful cannot be wasted—even if there is no one out there, we can still be grateful to the universe for our existence and the blessings that make our existence worthwhile, and the very expression of gratitude makes us better people." - Mark Farrell-Churchill