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Saturday, January 2, 2016

LIGHT BULB MOMENT



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. 

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