One of the things I love about thinking of others is that it directs me away from dwelling on my own issues.  It takes the spotlight off what is going on in my life and brings a new perspective to my thoughts. When I think of others compassion seems to rise to the surface and brings out qualities that are positive to both the people I am thinking about and to me.  As I was compiling thoughts for this blog I saw a post on Facebook from one of my “friends”.  Typically I pause to read the posts from this…