"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

"HYOI Launch Week Begins"

9.28.10. I am grateful for the beginning of Launch Week for the Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative-starting with the morning news!

Launch Week began with a 6:45am interview on the KHON2 morning news with Gernani. Ipo was supposed to accompany me but she had to leave suddenly for California, as her mom was dying. Gernani was nervous but did great and wore the HI HOPES polo shirt. I think we did a really good job. Then it was off to meetings at DHS, Family Court and the State Capitol (Noy joined us) with Gary Stangler and the HYOI Site Team. Busy, busy, busy. Tomorrow is the Funder's Hui mtg and the big Launch Event. Details are falling into place with shirts and flowers and the 'doors' look great. Thanks goodness for Bella and Jeanne! Then, of course, youth dance practice in the evening was great. Exhausted!
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