"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.

Thursday, March 11, 2010

"A Girl's Best Friend"


3.10.10. I am grateful for Ma'aboy! He's naughty and spoiled sometimes, but always comforts me when I'm sick or feeling down, is super funny and gives unconditional love! Can't imagine life without him!
Ma'a was my first dog, my first experience with truly being an animal owner, an animal lover. He has transformed the way I look at other dogs, other animals. I am always amazed at how sensitive, how insightful he is. He always knows when I'm feeling down, when we're about to argue, when I'm sick. . .and he comforts me. He's stuck by me during my darkest hours, he literally sticks to me when things are real bad and even though he can get out of hand sometimes, I'm so grateful for his friendship and love. Other things I'm grateful for today: preparing for my emancipation lunch tomorrow, staying home and chillin. Fried chicken and chocolate milk!
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