lessons on living

i’ve been so inspired by her 365 days of grateful.

i really wanted to get in on it… such a beautiful message for yourself, a wonderful way to remember sweet little things… but also to just be grateful for life today. for living in the moment.

my problem wasn’t finding what i am grateful for, but being disciplined enough to sit down and do it.

my excuses were needing a new journal, wanting to do it proper… not having  polaroid film to capture it the same way she does… i don’t want my handwriting to ruin it… what if i miss a day? it will never be as pretty as hers.

but that’s not the point.

the point is taking 5 minutes at the end of each evening to think about all the gifts and privileges i am given every day. to think about something that put a smile on my face, or gave me a better appreciation/understanding for something.

to find peace and tranquillity. to capture moments of hope, optimism, happiness.

maybe i’m unofficially starting…

erin darcy photography

faux polaroids and all.

what are you grateful for today?

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5 Comments

  1. Char said . . .

    I’m grateful for Flickr contacts’ beautiful works (like this) that remind me to appreciate the little things in life :)

    Posted July 23, 2009 at 6:42 am | Permalink
  2. Alicia said . . .

    what an amazing project and thanks for sharing the links! i’m smitten with it. i might try to start something like this too… it’s so amazing. i know i cannot do it daily… so maybe i could adjust and do it weekly. then i have all week to come up with 5 things i was greatful for the week.

    love the inspiration and the start to yours is wonderful! the words and photos you’ve started to collect. hope you share more in the future!

    ps. not sure if you’ve seen, but i started a photo blog here: { http://www.beaphotograph.com } it is still a work in progress…

    Posted July 23, 2009 at 8:43 am | Permalink
  3. deb said . . .

    so glad for you in this… this grateful living is muse of late, as my rambling blog posts reflect

    Posted July 23, 2009 at 9:26 am | Permalink
  4. Julie Alvarez said . . .

    For your open-ness and bravery.

    Posted July 23, 2009 at 10:45 am | Permalink
  5. angel porch said . . .

    i am grateful that i spent the most beautiful day with my beautiful friend. that we giggled, explored, and i got to hug her neck.
    so glad you are seeing the beauty in your town. it is you. it is steven. it is wonderful! i love you and this trip has inspired me n so many ways.
    i feel renewed and creative. you and your ireland have spoken to me…….love you!

    Posted July 23, 2009 at 11:34 am | Permalink

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