"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.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

"Day 6. . ."


2.1.10. I am grateful that day 6 is almost over and that there are only 15 days left!
Day 6. I called in sick to work today for the first time. I felt weak, sleep deprived and on the verge of getting sick. I am definitely feeling my age. . .and the lack of sleep and lack of food culminated in me having a sick day. Rested for half the day and did laundry and cleaned the other half. I must admit, I'm reaching for something to be grateful for today (with a photo) and so I chose the fact that there are only 15 days left with my trusty orange. I am sad to confess that I cheated tonight! I felt like if I didn't eat something more, I was going to give up the whole diet. So I had some cheese and crackers. Tasted great, I feel physically better but bad about cheating. Well, I won't get down on myself, just pick myself up tomorrow, hopefully won't gain weight. Maybe Day 7 will be lucky!
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