"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, August 16, 2010

"Lyman's Hair"

8.14.10. I am grateful for sharing in a wonderful birthday and hair-cutting ceremony with Lyman and the Nauahi family. Congratulations!

I worked today for a bit: HI HOPES Board Meeting, OPPS and Module 5 of the FLT. That was great and then we picked up noodles and headed to the Nauahis for Lyman's 14th birthday party and hair-cutting celebration. Fosi and Sonny had helped all day and there were family and friends to witness the cutting of Lyman's hair. Sina watched via Skype. It was a big moment, he had been growing his hair since birth and it meant a lot to him, but he decided it was time to cut it and serve sacrament again. It was an emotional ceremony, with cousin Sina cutting it, a Tongan mat down and Tongan leis on everyone involved. Lyman cried and almost everyone else did, too. Very touching and brother K finished off the haircut. When he emerged from the bathroom, it was like he was another person. So handsome and mature looking, confident and glowing. We're SO proud of him for his decision (though I love long hair on men), this was the right decision to make. We enjoyed an evening of music, food, friends, the kids swam all night. Then I watched "Eat, Pray, Love" myself, last movie and I feel asleep! Wasted $10-tried to cram it all in because I read the book and had been looking forward to the movie forever! Ah, I'll go again soon!
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