"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 16, 2010

"The Hands that Lift Me Up. . ."


2.16.10. I am grateful for hands that lift me up. . .Bella, Luisa, Lina. . .thanks sisters!
What would life be without our girlfriends? My sistahs of Na Wai have been uplifting me, through good times and bad, for over 20 years. We met at Kamehameha and church, we were all loud, opinionated, funny and had a love of music in common. And just like sisters, we've had our shares of laughter, fights, all-night jam and talk sessions and tears. And just like sisters, we're always there for each other, we're loyal to each other and we love one another. I am so grateful for these beautiful ladies and for their hands (and hearts) that lift me up through the years. Other things I'm grateful for today: my LAST day of drops!
P.S. OK, the hands are poignant, but I had to settle for a picture of their hands and not faces because they didn't want to take pictures! That's women for you! LOL.
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