"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, November 28, 2010

"Alone Time. . ."

11.16.10. I am grateful today for alone time, for being a part of work that improves the lives of foster youth and knowing that my boys are leaving Hawaii tonight to join me in Orlando tomorrow!!!

Great sessions at the convening, I attended the ones on Youth Engagement. The work the Initiative does is amazing and changes the future for these young people. Its great to be a part of the work and meet with and work with dedicated people! Its been hard to be so alone, but great, too. I've enjoyed room service and reading a new book and watching television and being alone with my thoughts on the balcony. I spent the morning crying there, missing mom and Feala and home. Silly of me, yes? No, it was necessary and I'm grateful for it. That's what happens when you're alone! Fosi and Sonny on the plane tonight, I'll see them tomorrow-if I can make it to Orlando by car!!!
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