Since reading my friend Talya Boerner’s blog (Grace Grits and Gardening), I have thought: Rather than writing resolutions or goals for the new year, I might try choosing only one word for 2018.
According to Talya, the One Little Word concept is the brainchild of blogger Ali Edwards. The idea is to choose a single word to focus on throughout the year.
Choosing one word is in no way easier than writing resolutions. It turned out rather difficult for me, but finally I decided my one word should be EXERCISE.
• I certainly need to exercise my aging body. After battling sciatica and Piriformis Syndrome for most of 2017, I realize I must stretch and work out the stiffness each day if I am to maintain strength and balance.
• I must exercise focus to complete my novel-in-progress. For various reasons there are still gaps in the arc.
• I pledge to exercise tact, think before I speak and count ten before hitting ‘send.’
• I will exercise compassion for those who are less fortunate than I.
• I know I should exercise courage to stand up and speak up for what is right.
• I should exercise discretion about what I ‘like’ on facebook and what links I’m tricked into following.
• I’ll try to exercise patience with those who offend me, or who do not agree with my opinion.
Okay, that last one was facetious. But if I am able to incorporate all this exercise into my life in 2018, next December surely I will find myself more fit — physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
A single word for my dear readers: Blessings.
Would you like to own a FitBit? I count 50 +steps (round trip) to the mail/paper box 3 times a day and since it’s been so cold, that’s the sum of my exercise. I haven’t chosen a “word” yet. Whether or not I will remains to be seen. But bravo to you for your word and your “resolutions.” xoxo
Wonderful word, Dot! I love how we choose one little word (two this year for me), and that one word expands to have so many meanings and applications. Thanks for the link, too! Blessings to you in 2018.
Sounds like a plan — and what a challenge to make it count. On that one where you say count to ten before hitting the send button, I’d need to slow-count to 50 or more! lol The best to you, my friend.
Well said, Dorothy!