"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.

Monday, November 29, 2010

"Happy Thanksgiving"

11.25.10. I am grateful today for a year of blessings. Heavenly Father blesses me daily with the gospel, with an eternal family, wonderful friends, my doggies, meaningful work, my church calling, music, a home, health, abundance, exciting opportunities and the most amazing place in the world as my native homeland. Happy Thanksgiving everyone, may you all enjoy gratitude every day!

Thanksgiving Day, 2010. Can you believe how quickly the year has gone by? I am so grateful for my life, for all the blessings my family and I have enjoyed throughout the year. Fosi made potato salad and I made stuffing and dessert. Niu brought drinks and ice cream and Apa and his house brought 2 turkeys and gravy. Kesi said he's bring ham and didn't come with a small ham until nightfall. Ah well, so much for planning. It was still a great day. I cooked and did laundry and ate and relaxed. Got stomach ache that evening but survived, just another holiday story! I am grateful, though, for today and everyday. . .
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