My 'Word of the Year' 2014

Like so many people, I've given up the 'New Years Resolution' practice 

in favor of something that is actually realistic for me... 

I choose a single word for the year. 

This word, whatever it is, both embodies the essence and qualities I yearn for 

and leaves room for the growth of the concept behind it as the year unfolds.

Last year, my word was 'Enthusiasm'. 

I pledged to myself to find and live with enthusiasm as much as possible. 

It was impossible at times, but as the 'guiding principle' that I had chosen, 

it was a dim light glimmering in the distance as I mucked my way through the dark. 

Yet as I look back on 2013, I can see that I did, indeed, live with enthusiasm most of the time

as I progressed on my path of healing to once again embrace hope, joy, and life. 

I've come farther than I honestly thought I ever could.

In 2012, I chose 'Remarkable'.
I could never have imagined the way that word would come into play throughout the year...
In all, it certainly was a year of utterly Remarkable events.

And so, on this first day of a New Year, of 2014, I have finally chosen a word for the year.
Many were considered, but most of them spoke only to what I have already experienced... 

and what's needed is a word that leads the way, that reminds me of all that I hope for and dream of. 

Frankly, that's not an easy task. 

I have had to let go of all that I previously hoped for and dreamed of, 

and I am slowly figuring out who I am now that all of that is gone,

along with what it is that I want, desire, and need in my life now. 

 

As I do that, one word and one concept kept coming to mind:

CREATE.
I can create the life I desire to live.

I was born to create - I've known that all my life.
Whether in words or pictures, drawings, sketches, or photographs, 

whether it's products or design plans or decorated rooms, 

I am a creator. I make things. I bring my visions to life.
I always have:

And that's exactly what I plan to do in 2014, 

with this word continually reminding me of the proverbial ruby-red slippers on my very own feet.
I've had the power all along.... 

and now, I know I can use it to get me right where I have always belonged. 

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CRE.ATE
cre·at·ed / cre·at·ing

 

transitive verb

1 :  to bring into existence < God created the heaven and the earth — Genesis 1:1 >

a :  to produce through imaginative skill and thought <create a painting or work of art>

b :  to design or construct <creates landscapes>