My Book of Gratitude

What we think, we become. 

All that we are arises with our thoughts. 

With our thoughts, we make the world.

- The Buddha

This is my Book of Gratitude. I started it when a friend brought me back this journal from Nepal this past Christmas. I was so touched that while she was trekking around Nepal she thought of me. It made me realize how many blessings I have in my life. It's so easy to get bogged down in all the negative things that arise in life and overlook the positive. So to help attain the lofty Buddha quote above I started this book to help keep me focused on the positive. I print out all the kind emails, text, and record any kind interactions I have each day with the people I encounter.  I find I wallow in my own self pity less these days and my "happiness" index has risen exponentially. I thought I might inspire some of you to start your own Book of Gratitude. Maybe together we can begin to change the world one positive thought at a time.