"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, May 31, 2010

"Remembering their sacrifice. . ."


5.30.10. I am grateful for those who have come before me, those who have sacrificed for us: mothers, fathers, grandparents, family, friends. . .who give us life and make life worth living.

Fosi took Sonny with him and the boy scouts to put lei and flags on the graves at Punchbowl, Sonny's first time (even though he's not a cub scout, yet). Fosi made egg sandwiches, we watched the UH Wahine softball beat #1 Alabama in a thrilling ending. I'm glad Sonny had the experience today. Even though I have my issues. . .I'm grateful for everyone in our lives who sacrifice for each human being. I have compassion for people everywhere who suffer because of hatred and tyranny and abuse and war and I know that, in our current human mindset, this is the way the world is and certain safeguards are put into place to deter that evil. But God's love and Jesus Christ has shown us the way to a higher law, a higher love and if we can each share a little of that kindness and love everyday in some way, we combat those evil things and make the world a better place (in our hearts and minds, in our families, in our communities and in the world). Fed the missionaries, holiday tomorrow-HOORAY!!!
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