"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.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

"Reflections From a Mother's Heart"

7.3.10. I am grateful that our ohana cleaned out mom's room and were able to reminisce, share and honor her-precious finds, precious memories, a precious life. We love and miss you mom!

After 8 months, we finally cleared out mom's room. Timo's coming home on July 13 and he needs his own room. It's hard to imagine someone else in mom's room and difficult to clear away her things, but it's a part of life and moving on. I know she's in a better place, but that doesn't mean we miss her any less. Mac, Ang and the kids helped and Aus for a little while. We donated, threw out and divided things. My most precious finds included photos and a book called "Reflections from a Mother's Heart" where she wrote answers to several questions about her life. I read some and plan to read more when I'm ready. I am so grateful for mom and the life she gave all of us and I pray that we may keep her in our hearts always, and in our memories, where she'll always live. We know she lives and that we'll see her again one day.

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