"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.

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

"Daddy. . .RIP"


2.23.10. I am grateful for "DADDY", my pit bull idol. The Ulimas will miss you! RIP.
I shed a few tears today when Fosi called to tell me that "Daddy", Cesar Millan's ('The Dog Whisperer's) faithful companion, partner and best friend past away at the age of 16 from cancer. He was my favorite celebrity dog, a beautiful pit bull, the epitome of 'calm, submissive' behavior and a model for his breed. He and Cesar had a chemistry that was undeniable on television and he helped to rehabilitate dogs and owners, alike. I must admit that I thought about my dogs' own mortality and I felt for dog owners everywhere who lose their precious companions and I do NOT look forward to the day when it's time for our doggies to go home to heaven. I am so grateful for the love of animals, for the lessons they teach us and for their loyalty, unconditional love, companionship and sweet spirits. Other things I'm grateful for today: learning a new song, "Hey, Soul Sister" on the guitar, delicious homemade kalua pig and poke for lunch, rehearsing with Jolene, Kalani, Bella and Lina for the Waimanalo EFY next week. Having dinner with Bella and Lina at Ruby Tuesday's and catching up with Bella.
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