Saturday, January 2, 2016

my word of the year

I had a hard time choosing a word of the year for 2016. I had a list of potential words that I actually began months ago, but none of them felt exactly right. I seriously considered the word "enchantment" inspired by the book Big Magic, but then I thought "holy cow, that's a long word! How am I going to get that on a quilt?" LOL. 

Once I found my word, though, I never looked back. I knew it was exactly right for me at this time in this place....
There are so many directions I can go with the word Explore! I plan to explore my relationship with God, where He wants me and what He wants me to be doing to serve Him. I plan to explore new hobbies, because, honestly, who doesn't need another hobby or two??? I want to explore new books, new authors and new ideas. And who knows what else will come along for me to explore? If there's one thing I've learned in the six years that I've been choosing a word of the year, it's that my word rarely leads me where I expect it to! So, I'm trying hard to be open minded.

The first thing I always do once I've settled on a word is to find myself a new necklace to keep my word ever-present throughout the year. I found this beautiful necklace in Sherry's Etsy shop. 
Even with the business of the holidays, Sherry shipped this off to me right away and I had it in my hands (and around my neck!) within a week! The workmanship is exquisite and Sherry was a joy to work with. You really should go check out her awesome shop (and no, no one paid me to say that!)

Next up, a new vision board and then.... who knows where this will lead me? I'll keep you posted. Have you chosen a word for the new year?


5 comments:

Maria said...

I think it will lead you to a new mini for your word...

Nicole said...

Love your hand lettering of Explore. That would look great on a quilt!
Happy New Year!

Ondrea said...

I love your EXPLORE and it is so apt for everything you wish to do. My word throughout most of my last couple of decades is ABUNDANCE and this is what my house is called . The infinite symbol is also the abundance symbol. Abundance incorporates love, joy, good health, happiness, food, etc. I hope your word becomes a part if your life without even thinking about it. Love your necklace.

Melissa said...

Great word for the year! Since I didn't choose a specific word, I'm not sure what I'm going to do for a vision board this year . . . maybe have more than one!

Debbie said...

Sounds like a year filled with possibility!