If you know me, you know I LOVE words! Words can help. Words can heal. Words can provide hope. Words can also damage. And, words can destroy. For these reasons, I have worked for years to make sure my words are intentional, purposeful and skillful. That's why it's a very big deal for me to choose a word to guide me each year.
I spent a long time reflecting on my word for 2021. This year, I chose the word, CHALLENGE. Now, many of my friends asked why I didn't choose an easier word like RELAX or CHILL! Well, first, it's important to mention that I truly believe that my word chose me. Second, I wanted to make sure that my word helped me grow and helped guide me through what I had a feeling was going to be a "CHALLENGING" year. Unfortunately, I was right about that. As you've noticed, so far, 2021 hasn't been a walk in the park. We're two weeks in and we have had a lot of turmoil to endure. This year, as I live out my word CHALLENGE I want to: 1-Challenge myself to stand up for what is right, even when it might be uncomfortable. 2-Challenge myself to be a better leader. 3-Take on challenges with an open mind and heart when I am faced with them. 4-Stay positive and hopeful in the face of challenges. 5-Be brave and courageous when challenges arise. The challenges are here. I am sure even more are coming! I am ready to live out this word and I can't wait to see what it teaches me. I hope you have chosen a word, too. If you haven't, I implore you to read the book One Word That Will Change Your Life. Check out a preview here. And, when you choose a word be sure to share it with others, hang it on your walls, print it on things, let your word take on a life of its own! You will be surprised by how much you learn from it.
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