My Word . . . Courage

I've been pulled towards blogland, again. The universe is telling me it's time to get back. I want to desperately catch up with dear friends from all parts of the globe and share my stories right back with them. It's a good feeling. I've been sort of burned out on the blog front for at least a year (yes . . . that long!) It all started back in January . . . when C.O.U.R.A.G.E. set in.

Remember the "Word of the Year" thing?

Well, if you don't - please allow me to refresh.

Every year for the past five years, I've followed the movement of a "Word of the Year" with a number of other blogland souls. The concept? To come up with a word to live life by or through or with. A word that would motivate you in your adventures. A word that would inspire you in your days. I love the "Word of the Year" idea.

In 2008, I longed for PEACE

In 2009, I yearned for BALANCE

In 2010, I sought to CREATE

In 2011, I hoped to BELIEVE

and

In 2012, I strove for COURAGE

 

Wow.

I can't believe I've been following along with the "Word of the Year" for . . . five years.

 

It's funny . . . when I look back at these words, each one has such a prominent meaning in my life. It immediately pulls be back to that time, and allows me to refocus on what was most important (and most needed) at that time of my life.

 

But . . . c o u r a g e ?

 

That one was a tough one.

 

cour·age:1. the quality of mind or spirit that enables a person to face difficulty, danger, pain, etc., without fear; bravery. 2. Obsolete . the heart as the source of emotion.

 

I started standing up for myself in 2012. Tried to focus a little bit more on my spirit, and less on everyone else. It wasn't received well by many in my life. Some thought that I was on a 'kick'. Those people will never understand. For me, it was an important year. A year of taking control back in my life. A year of listening to my heart. A year to STOP. A year to GO. A year to look at fear, and face it. Fear of "what if" with my art. Fear of not being good enough. Fear of letting people down. And I did face it . . . in my own way. It was good.

 

But while facing all of that, I had major burn out. Burn out of writing. Burn out of giving.

 

Yes, it was important for me. All of it. And it was GOOD for me, too.

 

I'm not sure what direction I want to go in for 2013. I've been thinking a lot about it. I have so many wishes for 2013 . . . so many plans . . . so many ideas . . . what will my word be? There are quite a few in the running so far . . .

 

 

But the decision . . . time will tell.

 

Have you thought about your word yet?

 

Leave me a comment and let me know.

 

And I'll share mine with you closer to the New Year!

 

Peace, my friends.