Saturday, January 2, 2016

Just one word

My niece introduced me to the idea a few years ago of finding a word, one word, to set your intention for the new year.  

I have come up with this word. 

Understanding.

I will go into this new year with the intention to understand. 

Understand myself. 

Understand the other. 

Understand the world. 

Understand the lessons that are before me to learn.  

And today I keep thinking of this passage from the Bible.which I have heard so many times during Communion services.

And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)

As I have said before in this blog, I need to protect my heart.  This is no less true today than it has ever been. 
What about you, dear reader?  Do you have a word for 2016?



9 comments:

  1. That's a good word. I'm not sure what word I would use. Acceptance maybe.

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  2. I have been having such a hard time coming up with an intention this year!

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  3. I think that is a great word for the year. I like Wendy's too of acceptance. I have not thought of a word yet, but it is a great idea.
    I hope that 2016 treats you well. :-)

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  4. I have two words that, for me, go hand in hand. The first is 'balance", as I focus on leaving time for me and for the things that fill me with joy. The second is "no" - I must say no to things that will upset my work/life balance, or my parent/self balance, so that I don't get swallowed up into my jobs of teaching and parenting.

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  5. Moderation... This year I am going to work to avoid extremes of all kinds...

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  6. there are all good words. We should check back next December and see how it went, eh?

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  7. there are all good words. We should check back next December and see how it went, eh?

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  8. That's a good word. I don't know which one I'd choose. Motivation, maybe, but I know myself, it wouldn't stick.

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    1. it doesn't have to be an every day of the year thing. Just a word that helps move you forward.

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