Simply..word for the year....

2/1/2023

My word for 2022 served me well.

It was lovingly.

I found it particularly useful if I didn't really want to do something.

Instead of doing a chore grudgingly, I found if I reminded myself I could do it lovingly it changed my attitude entirely and I could do it not only with good grace, but with pleasure.

I'm considering using it again, or maybe I will go with minimal, or perhaps cherish. Still thinking. Are you? I know Lynn has settled on healing which is a wonderful choice.

Dawn this morning captured by The Blairmore in the next village along the shores of Loch Long. My visitors and I had a lovely lunch there today.

12 Comments

Rosemary

3/1/2023 03:01:24 am

Is it possible to clean the oven 'lovingly'? If so, I might do it. The spirit in which I generally do things I don't want to is 'being kind to myself''. Freda once told me to be kind to myself & since then I've used the idea. In the case of cleaning the oven, I shall feel better once it's done & it's always good to feel better !!

Freda

4/1/2023 04:25:42 am

Absolutely Rosemary!

Gail

3/1/2023 03:22:34 am

Interesting word choice, but I see what you mean about attitude shift. I’m pondering my choice, nothing yet

Freda

4/1/2023 04:26:28 am

Sometimes it takes a while...

Sheena

3/1/2023 05:29:53 am

Lovingly seems a good choice and especially how you are implementing it, Freda.I am thinking of picking "kind". As Rosemary mentions being kind to ourselves which often isn't the case but will extend it outwards to other people and the planet. Might as well think big.

Freda

4/1/2023 04:28:07 am

The world definitely needs more kindness. It’s lovely that you will add a little more.

Mary B

3/1/2023 07:15:36 am

Still thinking ! Thankful had been one of my options but I like Sheen's suggestion . Being 'kind ' to self and one another and the world around me seems much more outgoing whereas 'thankful' is more self centered . Thank you Sheena.

Freda

4/1/2023 04:29:51 am

Kindly thankful? Thankfully kind? And wonderful options.

Susan inDorset

3/1/2023 08:52:30 am

Thank you for asking the question each year, Freda.
I am thinking.
I'll ear-mark an APW (anti-procrastination Wednesday) to give time to considering and choosing.
(I've found your concept of APWs, immensely calming and productive.)

Freda

4/1/2023 04:31:26 am

It did come from fly lady that idea. So useful. Good luck with your search...

Mary R.

4/1/2023 05:44:52 am

I have decided on Willingly, Lovingly, Gratefully.
I have procrastinated on bookkeeping terribly the last couple of years. Those 2023 words will be how I approach it this year as well as other aspects of life. Thank you, Freda.

Freda

4/1/2023 06:05:56 am

It sounds to me like you could gift yourself a very beautiful year with these words..

Simply..word for the year....

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