"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 7, 2010

"Happy Birthday, Mom. . ."

11.3.10. I am grateful that on this day in 1939, Hazel Kamahea Yamamoto was born in Kohala, Hawaii and that she was destined to be my mom. Happy Birthday mom, we love and miss you.

Today was mom's birthday. She would have been 71. I can't believe that a year ago, we were throwing a 70th birthday party and celebrating her life. I remember how important it was for her to have that party, I wonder if she knew that would be her last on earth. A year later, I still can't quite believe she's gone sometimes. I'm happy she's not suffering and that she's with dad and her parents and siblings, but we still miss her on earth. May we continue to honor her with our lives. Happy Birthday, Mom. . .
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