"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 8, 2010

"Doggone it They're Cute!"


2.8.10. I am grateful to spend time with my DOGGIES!!!
I wasn't feeling too great today because I gained almost 2 pounds from my weekend slip-ups. So I spent most of the day not feeling so good about myself and asked Fosi to stop by to see me. It was the first time he came to my work and he liked my office, met my boss, said hi to some of my co-workers and gave me a supportive hug and kiss. When I got home, I sought further solace from my favorite canine companions, Ma'a and Mele! I watched them as they enjoyed playing in the front yard and it made me feel better (despite getting a surprise $200 phone bill I knew nothing about) while I waited for Fosi and Sonny to come back from basketball and tennis. I have re-dedicated myself to my strict diet. Only one more week of drops and I start Phase 3 next Friday. I can DO this!
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