Thought for the day

We are what we think.
All that we are arises with our thoughts.
With our thoughts we make the world.
Speak or act with a pure mind
And happiness will follow you
As your shadow, unshakable.

-- Dhammapada

Restaurant recommendation in SanFrancisco

I went to the Cafe Gratitude yesterday, near Golden Gate Park, and had a wonderful experience. It is a vegan and "raw" restaurant, and everything on the menu is an affirmation -- for example, I had an enchilada called "I Am Elated", and my friends and I shared a piece of coconut pie that was called "I Am Devoted". The food was all yummy, and it was wonderful to hear the cooks and servers calling out "I Am Treasured", "I Am Cheerful", or "I Am Celebrating". Very difficult to be in a bad mood in such an environment. Speaking of environment, there were wonderful images and sayings on the wall -- my favorite was "Can you surrender to how beautiful you are?". A good question to ponder, especially on days when I'm not feeling very in touch with myself.

More info about this wonderful place at the website: http://cafegratitude.com/aboutus