I want to thank my good friend Karen Armstrong at Inside Out for sharing her New Year’s tradition of picking three words that reflect the energy that the New Year is bringing forth for her and making these her Intention Words for the coming year.
I have decided to adopt Karen’s idea for myself this year because of its simplicity, and the fact that it does not necessitate setting goals or making resolutions. I am a very goal-oriented person both personally and professionally and while this has helped greatly in the past to keep me on track with my vision of success, I know it is time to take a break in 2016 and coast for awhile. For those of you who know me, coasting is not in my vocabulary so this is really going to be a challenge. However, I am turning 60 this year, and as I enter into this next chapter of my life the universe is gently prodding me to take a break, to rest a bit and just be.
So here are my Intention Words for 2016:
Enough
Silence
Laughter
I would like to spend the next few posts sharing what each of these carefully chosen words actually means and why I have chosen them to be my Intention Words for 2016.
Enough:
The simple meaning of this word is; equal to what is needed.
What do I really need….nothing! I have a wonderful marriage of 35 years, a beautiful home, a successful business, a loving-supportive family and vibrant health. While I have made it a habit every day to say thank-you for all the goodness in my life I am still always trying to learn, to improve and to always be a little bit better.
However, I know that there is a certain amount of fear that fuels my drive for change-the fear that I am never good Enough. But I am tired and I don’t want to be afraid anymore… I want to be enough today!
If you are one of my dear friends and family that are reading this post, I welcome your reminders to keep me on track this year. If you see that I am falling into old habits feel free to remind me that I am Enough!
Did anyone else read Karen’s post and also feel inspired to choose 3 Intention Words for 2016?