"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, October 10, 2010

"Constants in My Life"

10.10.10. I am grateful for constants in my life. Sundays mean church and Sabbath and reverence. Even when I'm sick, I know my boys will be praying for me in church!

Still sick, a little better. Fosi made lunch and dinner, I did laundry (yes, sick) and they went to church while I rested. I love Sundays and I love that my son will grow up knowing what the Sabbath is and why its so important and he'll 'feel' when its Sunday and know what to do. I love seeing them all handsome in their suits! Another constant is knowing that they love me and I love them and all of my family and friends. Other notes today: King got moved back to the backyard after 2 weeks in the front. I wrote a song for Roni, "Moving On". Back to work tomorrow. . .ugghh. Sonny off tomorrow, too. Incidentally, there's something in the air, I think it feels like winter in Hawaii, Christmas and the holidays are near. Dreading my plane ride to Florida, so I gotta get to work! Lord, help me! Another week, here we go!
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