"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, June 14, 2010

"Youth Conference 2010"


6.13.10. I am grateful for a succesful Youth Conference. The fireside tonight was wonderful, mahalo to the youth for sharing their testimonies and sweet spirits! Thank you leaders for making it happen!

Youth Conference has finally come to an end. It was a success. The day started with sleeping in, chores and saying good-bye to friends in the ward: the Alikis moving to Kentucky, the MacFarlands to Hau'ula and Sis. Sonomura to Japan on a church mission. We wish them well. Sonny went with Kaulana and Bro. Nauahi to watch Kehu's pageant (cause Allie was in it) and Fosi and I went to the fireside. It was wonderful to hear the youth's testimonies and I was grateful for everyone who put it together. We're in charge of the tri-stake youth conference in March 2011! Yikes! I am grateful for the youth and have a lot of aloha for them, I need to work harder to know them and lead them in a manner that is pleasing to God.
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