"Wouldn't Take Nothing For My Journey Now"

"Wouldn't take Nothing for my Journey Now"  What an awesome title for a book... Thank you Maya Angelou... and Oprah for introducing me to do this..  

In this time of horrible economic times... of more situations of life changing illnesses, unemployment, people who seem to have "had it all" and then proceeded to lose it all..there are sooo many to be thankful for and to show our gratitude each and every day.  

I know personally.. I was truly effected by the author of "Simple Abundance" Sarah Ban Breathnach... when she was introduced to me by Oprah some 20+ years ago.. I remember that she was the one that introduced me to keeping a "Gratitude Journal!"  I was all"gunho" back thentrying to write five things each day that I was grateful for..  but like alot of things I dont like to admit in my life.. I wasnt consistent.  One of my weaknesses that has extended its arms to pretty much ALL facets of my life.  Well I decided a bit ago... to start a "Gratitude" blog right here, but as you can tell I haven't be really consistent with this either.. BUT on a positive note and like many have said "its never too late!"  So with this being said I am going on a mission, a personal challenge starting today to make a post or more each day.. on what I am grateful for that day.  I've also started to gather friends and family on my gratitude Facebook page "The Attitude is Gratitude" in hopes of reaching out to my friends and family there as well.. Its LIFE CHANGING .. trust me!  Growing up as a very negative person and experiencing these bouts of extreme negativity.. through these last years of marriage, raising a wonderful daughter, losing parents and special furry family members... I NEED to remember that the more you dwell on what you DO HAVE.. the more you will begin to see MORE.. and MORE of what you are thankful and truly grateful for... 

and so it begins.. 

1.  I am thankful for the power of the internet ... to reach more and more people with my thoughts of thankful and gratefulness....

2. I am thankful for my creativity .. whether its my writing, artwork and creative creations. 

3. I am thankful for the special times I spend with my husband. The talks on the beach that we both learn from each other. 

4. I am thankful for my wonderful daughter and how shes grown into such a beautiful person inside and out.

5. I am thankful for my faithful furry family member and how he makes me smile 

6. I am thankful for growing and finally learning how to learn from my mistakes.  

I will remember each and everyday how much I am truly grateful for and hope that you will too.. it will DEFINITELY be LIFE CHANGING!!!

Aloha and A Hui Hou....