"A Year of Gratitude"

I was inspired, several years ago, by Sarah Ban Breathnach, author of the book, 'Simple Abundance: A Daybook of Comfort and Joy." In the book, she talks about the transformative power of gratitude and encourages every person to keep a daily 'gratitude journal' by writing down at least 5 things that they are grateful for every day. I have kept a journal since I was a little girl (though sporadic, at times) and when I kept a gratitude journal in addition to my regular journal, I was amazed at the results.

This year, in an effort to combine my interests in photography, journaling and scrapbooking with my expression of daily gratitude, I've decided to embark upon a project I've entitled, "A Year of Gratitude". This is my novice attempt at photo journalism!

Everyday, I will post at least one photo and one blog (Blogspot) and status (Facebook) about at least one thing I am grateful for in that day. I will date it and only use photos taken on that day (with minor exceptions).

After 12/31/10, I will comprise all the daily photos and blogs into a book which I will then have printed for myself. I'm a little slow to respond to the Universe sometimes, and being that I just received the inspiration to do this on 1/10/10, I will post up images I have from the first of the year and be consistent daily from 1/10/10 forward.

In the process, it is my hope to honor the people, places, situations and blessings in my life. It is also my hope to discover beauty in the everyday stuff of life, to seek the miraculous in the mundane and to celebrate the extraordinary in the ordinary. I am humbled and excited to embark upon this journey. Mahalo for sharing it with me. . .may you find joy and gratitude each and every day of your life. God Bless.

Sunday, January 17, 2010

"Proud to Be Hawaiian"


1.17.10. I am grateful and proud today and everyday to be Hawaiian.
Today marked 117 years since the illegal overthrow of the Hawaiian kingdom. It was commemorated in Honolulu with a march and other activities at Iolani Palace. I felt it was important for Fosi, Sonny and I to go to the palace and watch the march. I took some wonderful photos (check them out on my facebook page) and it gave me a lot to think about. I'm so proud to be a part of such a wonderful heritage and I hope to pass that on to my son. I will try my best to honor my ancestors by being pono in my life, seeking knowledge and wisdom, educating others and serving my people. Other things I am grateful for today: visiting with the beautiful young women of Pearlridge and Moanalua I wards and spending time with family and friends at the Nauahi home.
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