Put In The Work

Yesterday I finished(for the most part) “Be Great. Be Grateful.” A compilation of several months of gratitude lists, I found it refreshing. My thoughts for the book were straightforward and simple.

Compile my gratitude lists into a book, write an introductory chapter and conclusion, and let the market decide.

Your mind is a great transmitter and receiver. If I think happy thoughts I get the same and vice versa. One of the challenges I faced when combatting depression is the constant thought that things would always be that way. Bleek, dismal, and full of despair, my mind manifesting those thoughts and the cycle continued. Once I began starting my day with lists of items I was grateful for and the reasons why my mind manifesting more of the same.

I was compelled to share my experience with others and since so few do, I decided to compile the lists and put them for sale. Additionally, there’s an old saying, “Free has no value” so since few people actually do a gratitude lists and even fewer book them into a book, I figured it had to have some sort of value.

Today, Wednesday, December 11, 2019, I am grateful that:

I was able to complete a book(book cover excluded) in one day. I’d done the legwork(gratitude list) previously so the only thing remaining was composition. Another proof of concept for F.T.P. Publishing, Inc.

I was able to have some meaningful conversation today. I spoke with Mike, Alexis, and C.W. I’d love be characterize my current emotions as “homesick” but the truth is I’m not. I’m more anxious, ready for the start of another chapter. But I know one chapter must end before another can begin and this chapter hasn’t been completed.

My mornings are back to normal. Waking up with the alarm(or slightly before) then coffee, writing, and maybe a few phone calls. All accompanied by some music and thoughtful reflections on the previous days accomplishments and plans for the current day.