Re: Vegetarian elves (was: Re: Dievas dave dantis; Dievas duos duonos)

In a message dated 2000:09:18 5:25:41 PM, LAOKOU@EMAIL.MSN.COM writes:

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>Reminds me of the Japanese concept of "itadakimasu" (I gratefully partake),
>which, though often said perfunctorily at meal time, conveys the notion
>of thanking the person(s) who prepared the meal as well as those who gave
>their lives (i.e. those we're chowing down on, plant or animal) that we may
be
>nourished.
::adds _itadakimasu_ to Viivo word-stew::: <wry grinnage>

now is there a word possible to thank someone for inspiring creativity ...or
similar??? :)

    czHANg