Like most
people, I used to make New Years resolutions each December 31st only to abandon
them by January 31st. Each time I broke
one I felt like there was something wrong with me...like I was a failure.
So for the
last few years I have been choosing a word to focus on... a word to make me
more aware of being a better person and living a better life.
Words are
interesting things. Most have multiple
meanings, and shades of meaning, which lead to surprises between what I think I
need and what the universe has in mind for me so I have learned to choose
carefully.
As I was
searching for this years word I thought about the last three and a half years since
my great granddaughter was born... watching the look on her face as she learns
and grows and really begins to take in the world around her. It made me realize I have gotten so accustomed
to what's around me I no longer pay attention. There is so much hate and meanness in the
news and on the internet that I have drawn deeper into mind and just tried to
keep from losing myself in the depression I have struggled with most of my life
and I know I don't want to spend my winter season with that attitude.
My word
this year is WONDER.
These are
just some of the meanings...
meditate-ponder-reflect-think
about-speculate-question-query-doubt-puzzle over-phenomenon-marvel-miracle-eye
opener-stunner-mind boggler-curiosity-rarity-one
of a kind-something to shout about-surprise-astonishment- amazement-awe-wonderment
and I want
to explore them all.
I have chosen
to have an attitude of joy and delight in the world around me this year and I
will be ready for surprises.
and AT THE
END OF THE DAY...thank you Adyson for reminding me to pay attention to the
wonder of it all.
