Many people have taken up the habit of having a word for the year. They use it sort of like a new year’s intention.
I prefer to look back over the previous 12 months and come up with a word that encapsulates the year that has been. What I have learned perhaps.
It’s a pretty tough decision. I’ve looked back over my posts and also the gaps between posts. Finally I came up with one word.
It’s a nice word.
Clarity.
This year I have reached clarity, and its been a relief, a joy and a blessing.
I hope I can keep it moving into 2023.
What’s your word of the year?
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Resignation maybe. Not the most positive word, but some things have to be accepted, like death, though acceptance feels too positive for how I feel to date –but maybe it’s a transition word to something even a bit better like contentment (never quite possible to a person with goals), or maybe peace. No, maybe faith is the word I’m working toward which doesn’t give you peace 24/7, but comfort 24/7. Maybe soon…
I like the word acceptance more than the word resignation. Acceptance feels like a stair to pause on, but then keep going. Resignation feels more like a stop sign. I have noticed that peace is my goal increasingly. I search for it in situations and people and acceptance often brings forth peace. I hope you find some soon Lynn.
p.s. Clarity is always nice–it never lasts a real long time for me–comes in little bursts.
Kate, I like your word of choice for this year. I believe that clarity is essential in moving forward. It’s so much lacking in our world today. As for me, I’ve never considered a word for defining my year: Adaptation? Loss?
It’s difficult to find just one word isn’t it Rosalienne, I like adaption better than loss as a word though for sure
nice… Resilience or Patience would have to be mine Kate.
Both are very worthy words Cindy 😊💕
Indeed… thanks Pat! 💗