Simply..finding the right word....

2/1/2017

My word for 2017 has been difficult to find.

Here are some I've considered: energy, vitality, wellness, well-being, autonomy, flourish (a close second),permission, and others, but I have settled on

Supposing...

As in

Supposing it is ok to say no
Supposing it is alright to admit I am sad just now
Supposing it is alright to be happy when I am not being sad
Supposing I'm allowed to buy this for myself
Supposing it is alright to not do this, or that
Supposing it is ok just to be myself
Supposing I choose not to believe that
Supposing the sky wouldn't fall in if I..
Supposing...

If I choose to look at my worries and anxieties and sorrow in this way it seems to me I give myself options and open up new possibilities.

Have you chosen a word to guide and inspire you through this new year?

16 Comments

Liz

2/1/2017 03:40:00 pm

Nice choice. Last year I had 'progress'. This year it's 'live lightly' which I think kind of meshes with 'supposing' implying flexibility and a relaxed attitude...

Freda

3/1/2017 02:08:09 pm

It does Liz!

Cristiana

3/1/2017 02:13:10 am

Supposing - I so like your word and the possibilities it entails. Similarly, I have been thinking about the word permission, as in giving myself permission to do certain things, think differently, feel whatever... I haven't quite decided yet between what I would like to do (permission) or what I think I need to do in the following year (completing as in to finish all the little projects I start and abandon).

Freda

3/1/2017 02:10:27 pm

Maybe there was a reason you abandoned them? You might forgive yourself and give yourself permission to let them go? Or maybe not...take your time...

Julia

3/1/2017 04:14:14 am

I'm thinking about your "supposing"...and supposing i stopped and identified the voice which is critiquing me just now.....i wonder who that judge is?...i think you are raising a wonderful question here with your supposing, Freda...
And supposing i stopped listening to that voice??? This is all me asking myself here....not me wondering about you..but it's such a great question....where did we get these rules anyway?

Freda

3/1/2017 02:11:38 pm

We are the only thinkers in our own minds....

Lucille link

3/1/2017 08:56:44 am

I have been thinking lately about the expression 'enjoy yourself'.
And instead of thinking it means go and do something fun, thinking; could it mean, enjoy.your.self?

Freda

3/1/2017 02:12:12 pm

Nice distinction Lucille!

cath

3/1/2017 09:15:46 am

You have chosen such an empowering word and I keep returning to the questions in your 'as in'.

I have thought of a few words lately, yet need to wait till the one comes that feels right from the moment it enters my mind.

Freda

3/1/2017 02:13:03 pm

Sometimes you just need to wait and a decision makes itself..

Mary

3/1/2017 06:41:57 pm

Supposing is a lovely elastic word. No choice yet. Had to jump into a lot of very stressful work this week with people who are anything but elastic, so most of the words I am thinking about at the moment are unprintable...will wait a bit.

Freda

4/1/2017 01:43:49 pm

Very wise!

Grace

4/1/2017 02:04:02 pm

Will have to mull this one over for a few days. May have to wait till the weekend to get sufficient headroom. Have to say that Mary's comment made me chuckle!

Freda

4/1/2017 02:30:09 pm

I did wonder if 'zen' might actually be your word...

Sarah link

5/1/2017 01:17:45 pm

Supposing is a good choice as you say it will give you so many options. I like your word 'flourish' too. I was thinking of 'explore' but I also want to make more substantial changes to our habits so I am still waiting for that right word! Sarah

Grace

5/1/2017 01:30:31 pm

'Explore' is actually at the top of my current list of options, but I need some time to decide.

Simply..finding the right word....

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