Word of the Year......

Last year was the first year I chose a word to help define my year.  Erika helped to encourage me to do this, she's done it for years.  From my last post of 2015, you maybe read that last year's word was Strength.  Having a word for a my year helped to remind me of the....purpose?  No, the direction?  No. I'm not sure what I'm trying to say.  It kept me on track with a constant reminder.  Just a little one :)

This year I have put quite a bit of thought into my word.  I've tried out lots of words.  Feeling them (sounds silly) to see if they'd fit my way of being, of direction, of need.   Our 2015 year has been better than 2014 and 2013 and I know that 2016 will be even better!  SOOOO, my word of the year is.....

Happiness and joy are so similar to many but to me are quite different in my need. Happiness may be more materialistic but joy can be felt in my heart.  I will endeavour to do things.  With or without my family and friends that I want to do, rather than waiting and do the things only they want to do. Self-care. I will speak up about what I want instead of wondering what the "right answer" is.  Instead of always putting myself last, I will ensure that JOY is in my heart.  Laughter. Kindness. Gentleness. 

This may sound super selfish, it's not meant to sound that way at all.  I have always put myself last, never spoken up with what I really want to do (outings, visits, time) and lately I realized I'm missing out on my own life. Giving to others allows me to expand myself but only if it brings me joy.  So from now on, only things that lift me up and truly bring me.....well, you know!

Let's encourage one another to be the best we can be in 2016!

With much love,

Di

xo