"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.

Sunday, September 5, 2010

"Chinese at the Nordgrans"

9.4.10. I am grateful for meeting with the youth board and a great homemade Chinese dinner at the Nordgran's.

Spent the wee hours of the early morning skyping with Roni and D. It's always good fun to talk story with them and laugh. I woke up kinda down thinking about people who have past and its nice to know someone is up and talking story somewhere else in the world. I asked and they gave good advice about the Vegas trip, I just can't rationalize going when I need to pay bills and save for Florida. They said 'family first' and I agree. If I had choke money, I would do both, but I'll focus on Florida for now. Had a good youth board meeting and spent the evening at the Nordgrans with the Parkers, Nauahis and Rob, eating homemade Chinese and chilling with the sister missionaries and Lexie, the pretty collie. Sonny is on a mission to raise over $200 for the Dance-A-Thon and he's made over $90 so far, hitting up people on his own-that's my boy!!!
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