It wasn’t much of a moment, I think I was rushing but sometimes that’s when great things happen.
Actually, I don’t know if that’s true but maybe.
It was during Christmas break and I was busy getting ready to go somewhere with the family.
They, the family, were just beyond the bathroom, in which I had blissfully gotten to myself for more then just five minutes.
They, the same family as mentioned before, were being loud but really, they always are unless it’s bedtime and then they are quiet and I’m in my office staring at my laptop screen fighting off brain-mush (yes, it’s a real thing, trust me).
Anyway, I was getting ready and thinking about the impending NEW YEAR looming a head of me.
For the two previous years I had adapted the 3-6-5 List along with a “WORD” for the year.
Kind of like a mantra only, it’s just a single word.
In 2010 my word was Journey. Intended was the growth and passion for living, for writing, for being a Mom, for getting to know myself, for opening up doors or climbing through windows of opportunity, addressing health concerns and I had planned on enjoying the ride…and you know what?, I really did. 2010 really served as the gateway for this here Klutter and gave me insight into who I had become AND who I aspire to be still. I started things in 2010 that I’m still doing today. I formed habits that became every day normality.
Towards the end of 2010 I went through a bunch of medical “stuff” and as 2011 approached I was ready to feel like and get back to the me I had discovered in the beginning of 2010.
Rejuvenation was my word for 2011. I got physically fit and focused on taking care of and maintaining myself. Not only did I find balance but more importantly I pinpointed exactly what I need to create balance in my life. This was huge and hearing my doctors tell me I have the health stats of a 20 year old was the icing on the cake.
Now, in 2012 I’m feeling a little bored. At the end of last year I got away from all the physical activity I was doing. Seems I have a trend for slacking off the last couple of months of the year. I have big changes coming my way this year. To be honest, I’m a little scared and apprehensive but I’m ready for it.
What I realized though, that busy day in the bathroom, was that I was going to need a PUSH. A PUSH physically, to set bigger goals, like completing a 10k in under an hour or a PUSH mentally to find the confidence to put myself out there and take classes, volunteer, earn extra income, etc.
My word for 2012 is PUSH… I am applying it to everything that comes my way or that I want to see happen; monetary, educationally, spiritually, generosity, writing, exercise, setting goals, treating myself, loving others, living, etc.
Go big or go home!
P U S H!!!
What is your “word” for 2012?
3 Responses to “Better than a thousand hollow words, is one word that brings peace.”
I think my word is going to be, TRY or maybe DO, not sure yet. It is very similar to your PUSH. I need to step up my game in 2012. 2011 was a rollcoaster ride for me and I feel like I gave up to often. I think my focus needs to be focused around my health, mental and physical. I need some good consistant habits in 2012. So, maybe my word needs to be HEALTH or CONSISTANCY. What do you think?
If the word doesn't jump out at you when you think about what you want out of 2012, I ask you this: What do you feel "caused" you to give up so often in 2011? Was it due to pain, lack of motivation, money, depression, fatigue, etc? Once you have that one word…chose its opposite as your 2012 word.
Kerri, your comment really made me think, It helped, A LOT.
My word for 2012 is GOALS!
I have plenty of excuses why I struggled in 2011, but I think the main reason was that I didn't set any real goals. Then the feeling of giving up was easy because I didn't have any defined goals that I could achieve.