Last year was the first time I chose a word/theme for the year.  It wasn’t something I looked at every day, but I did look back at it a few times throughout the year to remind myself of my goals and focus. The word I chose was “Rooted”. I wanted to stay planted and strong before and during our change in routine.  Looking back it’s funny to me that I chose a word that meant I needed to stay in place and grow deeper because I wanted to run. I wanted to change. A LOT! But I stuck it out. I made it. And I think I’m stronger for it. (But I still want to run)

This year I chose a new word. It’s only been recently that I’m ready to actually start putting it into action.  This year’s word:

Intentional

There are lots of things I’d like to make happen this year.  Most of them revolve around community, investing in relationships, and being creative with my family.  But those things can’t happen if I don’t put in the effort to make them happen. The last 6 months back to work have been a little bit of survival mode as we adjusted.  I don’t want to just survive, I want to thrive.  And in order to do that, I need to live life with purpose and plans. (Buuuut at the same time I have to be careful not to plan too much and be flexible if things don’t go exactly as I’d laid them out.)

So here I go – ready to live with purpose and intention. Not survival.  I feel like this word’s going to be hard. But so worth it in the end. Kind of sounds like last year. And all of life. hmmmmm…..