"One little word A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can be sharp and biting or rich and soft and slow. Last year I began a tradition of choosing one word for myself each January - a word that I can focus on, mediate on, and reflect upon as I go about my daily life. Last year my word was something I wanted to bring into my life in a more tangible way. My word was play. I thought a lot about play and what it means to me. I tried to incorporate it more into my everyday and on my adventures out in the crazy world. For me, it was a lot about living without fear - about being more open to experiences with an attitude of playfulness. The word play found its way onto many scrapbook pages and into many stories I told throughout the year.Can you identify a single word that sums up what you want for yourself in 2009?It can be something tangible or intangible. It could be a thought or a feeling or an emotion. It can be singular or plural. The key is to find something that has personal meaning for you. This is not your mother's word or your spouse's word or your child's word - this is YOUR word. One little word can have big meaning in your life if you allow yourself to be open to the possibilities. And here's one thing that is totally interesting: sometimes a word will pop into your brain and it will not make any sense to you right now. Give it some time. Let it percolate a bit. I have often found that our hearts speak to us in very unique ways. Maybe this is a word you need to hear but just aren't ready for it yet. Again, be open to the possibilities."
My sister has done this for a few years, now I want to try it. The word I have chosen to work on this year is BREATHE.
Stop and breathe to enjoy my life right now in this moment. Breathe when my kids are driving me crazy! Breathe the air into my lungs and appreciate my body. Breathing is useful to settle the body and mind and bring a heightened sense of awareness, that is what I want.
7 comments:
Very deep, I like it!
I love it. What a great word.
Good for you. I am happy to see your word. It is good for your life right not.
yay! Breath work is so helpful in calming the mind, freeing us from all of the thoughts that bombard us daily. What a powerful word to focus on this year.
Good blog... I like that idea! I am going to try to think of a good one. Thanks Meg!
Also, thanks so much for the letters you guys sent. I had to wipe a tear and you helped me a lot. Love you guys!!
Megan what a great idea at this time of your life you have time for a word not a whole list. I have a saying and this year it is "If equal affection cannot be let the more loving one be me.." I love it. and I am working on it. We love you guys and look for ward to seeing you soon Corby will be home on the 28th of Feb so excited love Suzanne
I love this idea! I will be thinking of my word, I like Suzanne's thoughts a word rather than a list is much more liberating and effective! Fun post!
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