"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

"Door Openers"

9.29.10. I am grateful for a successful launch event of the Hawaii Youth Opportunities Initiative tonight!!! Thanks team! The youth board rocked!

After a day of not eating until 4pm and almost passing out, preparing for meetings and the launch, the projector not working and the sound. . .it all panned out. The "Door Openers" Launch Event was a great success! The Funder's Hui meeting was a success, the HI HOPES board looked great in their polo shirts and did a fantastic job presenting and mingling with funders and other 'important people'. I wept while talking and made other people cry (how embarassing on public tv-Olelo!). It all ended well, though, the flowers were beautiful, the 'doors' were a hit and the people who came all stayed and enjoyed, Lillian Koller made public promises to assist with medical and employment for transitioning youth. I went home tired and happy-still a few days left!
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