"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.

Friday, June 11, 2010

"Another Busy Saturday"


6.5.10. I am grateful for hula today with Lise and Kainoa. With Sonny's football and a gig in Mililani, it's another full Saturday!

The day started with a hula lesson with Kainoa and Lise at my house. Being the kumu that he is, we had to do 'Kunihi ka mauna i kala'i e' and basics, then he taught us two verses of "Ali'ipoe", a dance he wants us to learn so we can dance it together anywhere (where? I don't know!lol.). It was nice, ended with pule, then off to Sonny's flag football game in Palolo. He played QB for the first time and even though he threw for 2 interceptions, he played his BEST game ever. He went all out, going after flags and eating the ground (small kine), running an almost touchdown and just giving it his all-I was SO proud of him! He also had a great week of doing all his homework and grabbing something from the treasure chest I got for him. That night, we had a great gig at Tuna's nephew, Mikey's a the Leilehua Golf Course. I sang 3 songs! Good dinner and relaxed at home. Full day!
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