I know I am a little late to the party for my 2017 One Little Word, but here we go...
A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can be sharp and biting or rich and soft and slow.
In 2014, I began a tradition of choosing one word for myself each January – a word to focus on, pray on, and reflect upon as I go about my daily life. My words have included present, yes, and educate. These words have each become a part of my life in one way or another. They've been imbedded into who I am and into who I'm becoming. They've been what I've needed most before I even knew I needed them. They've helped me to breathe deeper, to see clearer, to navigate challenges, and to grow.
Savor
Savor means to enjoy or appreciate something pleasant completely, especially by dwelling on it. In 2017, I will savor. I will enjoy completely. I will focus on the moments collecting in front of me and receive the happiness that it provides. I will collect the words that are writing my story for good. I will delight in my child's laughter and find pleasure in the warmth of a hug from my husband. I will continue to work on being present as I did in 2016... but with a slightly different twist, with more smiles and joy.
Over the next few weeks, I will walk you through how this looks... with my husband, with my son, with my work, and with my friends. I feel like savor could look so differently from day to day. Maybe one day I just enjoy my cup of coffee and 7am conference call. The next I giggle with my son during bath time. Regardless, I just let life pass by too quickly and do not appreciate all the joy that it has to offer. This year I am going to try to savor those moments... the happy moments.
