"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.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

"ALL CLEAR!"


2.27.10. I am grateful that the tsunami has been cancelled for Hawaii and that everyone is safe, mahalo ke Akua!
So I didn't go to bed last night. After listening to music and eating at Zippy's with Sina and Kalani and learning about the pending tsunami, I went home in time to wake Fosi up and galvanized him into action. We filled up gas on the cars, bought batteries, toilet paper, water, milk and I started the laundry. I had TONS of it! Watched the news reports all day and slept off and on. Received the 'all clear' in the late afternoon, only a little action seen in the ocean, thank goodness! No damage, no injuries here or in the Pacific, I believe. Just goes to show that our prophets are correct, we need to always be prepared. As they say, it's not if but when it happens! Niu and his family hung out here, as did Kesi and Fili, since they were in the inundation zone. I'm grateful our home is NOT in the inundation zone and that all is well. I'm also grateful that my hair appointment was re-scheduled. Yeah! Gonna chill tonight with the aiga and get ready for Stake Conference tomorrow.
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