"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

"Anniversaries and Birthdays. . ."

11.10.10. I am grateful today to remember two very important women in my life. Today marks one year since my mom's passing AND the birthday of my best friend, Feala, who passed away two years ago. I love and miss you both-thank you for blessing my life and watching over me from above! (And happy birthday, Dad Ulima!)

I can't believe that its been a year since mom's passing. It is also Feala's birthday (she would've been 43) and dad's birthday. Wow. Lots of memories and still hard to imagine that mom is gone, but happy in the knowledge of where and who she's with. Going to the grave tomorrow to visit her and Feala and dad. We miss and love you mom! I'm so grateful for my life which is a product of your love and sacrifice. And thank you, Feala, for your friendship, sisterhood, acceptance and love. I miss you all the time! Mahalo ke Akua for both of these women in my life!
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