"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.

Saturday, February 6, 2010

"That's How we Roll in Paradise. . ."


2.6.10. I am grateful for Hawaiian sunsets and beach parties with good friends, food and music.
It's 'winter' in Hawaii and while millions of people around the world are freezing and fighting snow storms and icy roads, we're enjoying gorgeous Hawaiian sunsets and hanging at the beach with family, friends, bbq and kanikapila until after dark with nothing but stars above and a cool evening breeze. Lucky we live Hawaii? Hell yeah! And on that note, I'm blaming my surroundings for tempting me to do what I did. . .I cheated! Yikes! A red velvet cupcake called me and I responded like a child to the music of the pied piper. Trust me, I suffered afterwards and I'm sure I'll suffer when I see the scale tomorrow! Can we say apple day? Other things I'm grateful for today: seeing Luisa, Aunty and the kids at basketball, watching Sonny's game, cleaning and doing laundry, learning a picking technique on the guitar, chillin' at home and celebrating Ami's birthday at the park in Waikiki with the Nauahis.
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