The Riblo Library
The Gratitude Library is Riblo’s free, evolving digital sanctuary for reflection, celebration, and mindful living. It supports the emotional mission of your books — helping people relive life’s best moments with more presence, gratitude, and awareness.
Read the 4 Pillars of Mindfulness & Gratitude
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How to Feel More by Slowing Down
In a world obsessed with what’s next, we forget to feel what’s now.
Topics Covered:- The neuroscience of attention and sensory awareness
- Micro-moments of presence: how to notice more without meditating for hours
- Simple rituals (like printing photos) as tools for slowing down
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How Gratitude Can Actually Change Your Brain
Gratitude isn’t just a good habit — it physically reshapes your mind.
Topics Covered:
- Brain imaging studies on gratitude journaling
- Effects on cortisol, sleep, and emotional regulation
- Quick exercises: “The 3-Second Gratitude Shift”
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Why Memories Fade — and How to Make Them Last
It’s not about remembering everything — it’s about remembering what matters.
Topics Covered:- How the brain stores emotional vs. factual memory
- The science of memory triggers (scent, visuals, tactile)
- Using printed photos and rituals to anchor life moments
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Phone Down. Eyes Up. Heart Open.
If your screen’s the only lens, you’ll miss the real picture.
Topics Covered:- The toll of digital overconsumption on presence and mood
- Creating intentional “photo rituals” for experiences (instead of mindless snapping)
5 habits to help you stay visually connected while digitally minimal
Why Taking Photos Is Actually Good for Your Mental Health
You don’t need to be a professional photographer to feel the benefits.
Just pulling out your phone to snap a photo — of a sunset, a coffee cup, your dog curled up at your feet — can have a surprising impact on your well-being.
In fact, science (and many personal stories) show us that photography isn’t just a hobby.
It’s a tool for mindfulness, gratitude, and emotional healing.
Let’s explore why.