2008 in a word
- posted by: Legends
- posted in: Uncategorized, My Life, Projects, Inspiration
- on: December 31, 2007
I have been struggling with a word for 2008. A word to capture what I want in the upcoming year. A word to symbolize what is important, where I want to go, and what I need in 2008. Several words made the shortlist…
- Gratefulness
- Thankfulness
- Spontaneity
- Creativity
- Expansion
- Possibilities
None of these words, however, single-handedly encompassed what I want, need, and crave for 2008… Change.
Change is the word for 2008.
We all fear it, struggle with it, wrestle with it, and fight it. This year, however, I welcome it with open arms and embrace it - truly… I crave it! Life is too short to be stuck in a rut, living in the norm, and not taking risks.
This year, I turn 32. I keep asking myself… Is this where I saw myself at 32? Is this the life I expected to have at 32? And, in some areas, the answer is yes - I dreamed of a family, of a career, of a home. In other areas, the answer is no and in those areas, it is time to embrace change and try to create the life that I have dreamed about.
I did this canvas as a place to start writing down what I want to change - a year’s work in progress…
What is your word for 2008? What inspires you or drives your year? Where do you want to be in December of 2008?
pomaika`i says:
December 31st, 2007 at 10:55 amAwesome!
My word for 2008 is “Aloha”
This year I will strive to live with Aloha
A=Akahai-kindness
L=Lokahi-unity
O=Oluolu-pleasantness
H=Ha’aha’a-humbleness
A=Ahonui-patience
This year in my family life and career, I will improve in my relationships with others.
In my SB career I want to see my resume grow by Dec 2008 with hard work and more creativity!
Debby says:
December 31st, 2007 at 11:26 amIn a word
FAITHFULNESS
*His faithfulness to bring me through an illness that could have cost me my life.
*His faithfulness in helping lose weight from my health (90 lbs)
*His faithfulness in keeping my children safe and healthy.
*His faithfulness in growing my marriage into a thing of beauty.
*His faithfulness in protecting my sister.
*His faithfulness in bringing the right woman into my son’s life.
*His faithfulness in teaching me about forgiveness, unconditional love, grace, mercy, and patience.
God has truly been and will be Faithful to me and my family.
BizzyBee # 2832 says:
December 31st, 2007 at 2:01 pmORGANIZE
I need organization in all areas of my life ! I have become way too scattered to find Peace !
Peace, Joy and Blessings!
AnnieB says:
December 31st, 2007 at 2:05 pmTime.
Make time for…
Use time wisely.
Savor the time I…
Be conscious of the time I spend doing…
Time.
Betsy says:
December 31st, 2007 at 2:54 pmI also can summarize last year in a “word” I don’t think this year will be any better. I think the most obvious one for me will be difference! It’s going to be a “different” year for me looking to go back to work full time (temporarily) as well as how can I make a difference in the world around me!
Rachel Greig says:
December 31st, 2007 at 3:32 pmWhat a great post Stephenie! I too am looking forward to some change for this year - and it would have almost been my word. But I think my word for 2008 will be ‘grow’.
Happy New Year!!
Debby says:
December 31st, 2007 at 10:17 pmJust to clarify Faithfulness will continue to be my word for 2008. I want to be more faithful to those around me as well as to His glory. I know God’s faithfulness is unending.
Laura says:
January 1st, 2008 at 12:22 amI think my word may be:
Finish
Finish all the things I have started and will start….I have so many projects 1/2 done…that Finish is a good start !!!
Wendy Jo says:
January 1st, 2008 at 11:28 am“No one is in control of your happiness but you; therefore, you have the power to change anythng about yourself or your life that you want to change.” - Barbara De Angelis
Change is a good thing. A word I think we can all relate to and is perfect for word 2008.
Homegrownhospitality says:
January 1st, 2008 at 1:18 pmMy friend…you are right where you are supposed to be and I thank you for being a super inspiration to us fiskateers…
My word is Focus…I just blogged about it…
In 2008 I wanna be right where I am supposed to be…and I think as long as we are keep going and taking it one day at a time…and praying the entire time…we will all be fine!
Love you! Hope to see you in Anaheim!!!
Kelly Jo says:
January 1st, 2008 at 1:37 pmThese are questions I ask Every year! Good Luck with your Changes.
Happy, Happy New Year!!!
Carrie says:
January 1st, 2008 at 10:14 pmI have three…
Learn
Embrace
Breathe
erin yamabe says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 4:29 amembrace…
the good
the bad
the risks
the trials
the milestones
take it all in, moment to moment and embrace it all!
happy new year steph!!!
janetrivs says:
January 2nd, 2008 at 10:53 amWOW I LOVE THIS BLOG POST AND COMMENTS. SO CREATIVE and I love everyone feedback….
I like Change… we are ever evolving and changing and to just accept it, deal with it and move on….
((HUGS))
Kathleen says:
January 3rd, 2008 at 1:13 amMy words are embrace and create. I plan on embracing my time with my Grandchild and create layouts and projects of all the family pictures.
Deborah says:
January 3rd, 2008 at 9:41 pmHi Stephenie, my word is “new”.
New=new experiences, new friends, new feelings, new ways. My mantra is “A New Day, A New Way” and I plan to abide by it every new day
Deborah
Linda A. says:
January 3rd, 2008 at 11:59 pmMy word for 2008 is BALANCE. I struggled so much with time management last year, and need to get a handle on it in 2008. Life seems to be speeding up, not slowing down for us, and I need to figure out a way that I can do what I need and want to do in a way that doesn’t wear me to a frazzle.
Paula says:
January 4th, 2008 at 12:33 amHmmm I’m drawn between “balance” and “organistation” - I think “balance”
melita says:
January 4th, 2008 at 8:56 pmGreat word Stephenie! My word last year was “focus” and I still might keep it. After all, why can’t we have the same word 2 years in a row? =)