"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

"How Old is That in Dog Years?"

9.26.10. I am grateful today for Ma'aboy-happy 10th birthday to my canine companion and protector. Mama loves u-Dogs Rock!!!

I can't believe Ma'a is 10 years old. I remember when he was just a few weeks old and Fosi brought him home from his co-worker's house, the Brights. he was so small and had a brown spot on his head and they had called him 'Milkdud'. But that spot went away and he grew bigger and was SO naughty, I had scars all over my arms from his teething and despite professional training, he was always a bit spoiled. But more than that, he's been loyal and loving and a salve to the soul in times of despair and sorrow-he's so sensitive to our emotions and needs. I know that he's 70 years old in dog years and technically an 'old dog', but he's still a big pup, a lap dog, to me and so handsome and funny. I thank the Lord for him in our lives, I pray for many more years to come for him, in health and joy! Happy Birthday my 'first son'! Lol.
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