"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.

Monday, February 1, 2010

"The Big 8"


1.31.10. I am grateful today for attending my nephew, Jonah Kauhi's, baptism.
Although I was functioning on just a few hours of sleep, I attended ward conferences (YW class) at Aliamanu and Nu'uanu wards. Great girls and great leaders! Then I went to sacrament at my ward and finally ended the day speaking at Jonah's baptism at the Makakilo Stake Center. He turned 8 today. I gave a talk on the Holy Ghost. It is always wonderful to hear inspiring lessons, renew my belief in the blessings of the YW program and be reminded of the basics at a baptism. I wish the best for Jo-Jo. It will be Sonny's turn in 9 months! It is day 5 and Fosi and I were particularly HUNGRY today, but we didn't give in. I am feeling kinda weak and almost sick, but its probably the lack of sleep. I'm too old to be partying like I did this weekend! But it was a BLAST! Back to work tomorrow! I am grateful to Fosi for being supportive of me!
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