The Gratitude Box

I have opened up a shop, called The Gratitude Box.  You can find it here.

The shop is a place where all items reflect gratitude and encourage a mindset of thanksgiving on a daily basis.  The core idea came years ago when I painted and oiled a wooden box for Andy to keep a few things of sentimental value.  Over time, I watched how he cherished the box enough to keep it in daily view.  When I asked him about this, he replied that the box helped him feel grateful. 

In the process of creating these boxes, I have observed how I have become more grateful. Gratitude doesn't have to be a public declaration of your life (though it can, if that's how it resonates with you); and in fact, I find it to be a deeply personal, often private way of connecting with who you are, your life, and your faith.

It will be a positive outlet for my creativity and alone time. And it builds on the concept of giving thanks through others, which I believe contributes some good to the world.  Working in charitable giving for years, it is also my hope to donate some of the funds to charity.