Last year my one little word came gently into my life, nudging me in the weeks and months leading up to the new year. This year I had an image before I had a word, and it took a little while for that image to take on verbal form. The image, and the idea, really, was open arms. I want to welcome all that comes my way this year.
Part of it is accepting the good along with the bad, and I find myself so at peace when I am able to do that. But it’s also about new opportunities and circumstances that may present themselves to me, doors and windows I hope to find open and waiting for me. And it’s also about wanting to have my eyes open, not missing any of the beauty around me. I want to be present for all of it. I want to be welcoming to all of it. And so I set out on this journey. I am sure that this word will mean things to me at the end of 2013 that I can’t really imagine right now. I am so excited to find all of them out and to savor them.
This is so inspiring. Your word speaks to all the ways can gracefully go through life. Now I will have to think of one little word. You make me work so hard!
I can’t wait to see what excitement will come this year. From one who is sometimes more hesitant than open, I will have to remember this word also so I don’t miss the excitement.
Me too! I think you have a very rich and adventurous life, and I am so happy to be part of it!
You are such an inspiration to me. I chose a word for 2013–love. Love you!!
Thank you so much! What a perfect word! I love you too!