My wife and her friend have this habit of selecting a “word for the year.” They refer to it as a touchstone, a reminder of what they want out of themselves for the year.
So, I got to thinking about my own word for the year. Since I feel as if I am in flux with my career and need a focus in my life, I settled on the word “direction.” And when I thought of “direction,” I also thought of the word “discovery.” Don’t those ideas go together?
Teaching has been a wonderful career for the past 10 years. In truth, I can’t imagine doing anything else, and that’s what has me in a bit of a funk lately. Why can’t I do something else? What’s stopping me?
(random voice from the ether): So what would you want to be doing, Paul, instead of teaching?
Paul: (crickets heard chirpping off stage)
That’s why “direction” and “discovery” are my words of the year.
What is/are your word(s) for the new year?
5 responses so far ↓
Marie Coleman // 2009/01/02 at 4:17 pm |
I like your two words for the year, Paul. I’ve been pondering some words that might reflect my need for ‘change’ and ‘hope’ and ‘action’ in 2009! I think I’ll settle on “sync” (and its various spellings and tenses) – and I do believe there’s a blog posting in the developmental stages…
Here’s to you finding direction in your discoveries!
Paul // 2009/01/02 at 4:57 pm |
Thanks, Marie. ‘Sync’ is a good choice. I can’t wait to read your post.
Jean Thibault // 2009/01/02 at 5:36 pm |
Hi Paul!
I really liked your post! I have been sitting here thinking about things that happened in 2008, both good and bad and how I will go about creating new possibilities for myself and others in 2009. While I am going to ponder this for a bit, I think my word will be “believe”, as a reminder myself to believe in myself, others, things happening for a reason, and wonderful possibilities and new adventures!
Thanks for sharing!
Jean
Paul // 2009/01/02 at 7:10 pm |
Thanks, Jean. I’m always weary about setting goals, resolutions, picking words, etc. It’s the old phrase, “careful what you wish for…” But I’m ready for a new direction. Maintaining belief in oneself is a powerful tool for success.
Peace.
teresa // 2009/01/02 at 9:17 pm |
i love how we’re always thinking in line, even when our lives are very separate. my “word” was very immediate and natural (most days i wake up with one). it’s the year of moderation for me. it’s time to let the ground lay fallow.
all the best on your journey. i have no doubt you will get there paul.