Gratitude

"What's Gonna Set You Free
Look Inside And You'll See
When You've Got So Much To Say
It's Called Gratitude, And That's Right..."

Waiting for the plane to Bangkok last night a reoccuring thought popped up in my head. I have often remarked (not on this forum, mostly in the ongoing discussion with myself) that I write more as a release for negative energy then positivity. I like to vent, and sometimes I bitch and whine. It's just how I'm wired, whether I am writing a private journal or on this blog. And as my friend Paul used to say I am more attracted to the dark side of music, the notes that hit the sadness inside.

"It is said that if you have a good heart, even the earth on the path before you will be good to you. If you have a good heart, then everything you do will be good."-Garchen Rinpoche

But today I just feel gratitude for so many things. Life is an amazing journey and I am incredibly blessed. I am constantly blown away by it, especially as someone who believes in karma. How have all these good things happened considering the way I've lived my life? I am so grateful for everything and everyone I am blessed to have.

Today, I have reached 1/4 of my maximum life expentancy. I am in a different country, waiting for some temples to open up, or perhaps to see a movie. When you live in the tibetan mountains it's the little things that you appreciate, like american ice cream or a latte. Maybe I'm just easily satiated.

Thank you all in your own ways for the love and support you have given me. I love you all.