It is, Ceil. Honestly. I usually have quite the group of words that I’ve chosen by the end of the year. Ha ha. There are just SO many good ones. Someone actually ordered that with the glitter, and I liked it so much that I added it to the shop. I do have a love affair with the word Shine, though. I watched a friend go through one of the toughest battles a couple of years ago, and she taught me the meaning of the word. Some people are just so absolutely beautiful. Their light is bright. After watching her, I knew the rest of us had no excuse. May we all shine a little brighter this year and be a bright light that encourages others.

Happy New Year to you, too, my beautiful friend. I look forward to growing our friendship over the new year! xo

Oh, perspective is a good one. Sometimes life is about how we choose to see it. It is amazing the difference in watching two different people deal with the same thing. It can be so vastly different because of their perspective.

Oh, you poor thing. What a rough season you have had. I pray that your friend is…. I don’t even know how to end that sentence. I know it must be so painful for her. It is something we must walk through. There is no going around it. I pray that God will hold her in His arms and take her by the hand as they walk through it together. Sending prayers, hugs, and love. <3

Happy New Year to you and yours my friend. I hope we will travel this year on our paths, encouraging and supporting each other as we go!
Ceil

I keep thinking of Perspective. And since I can’t get that word out of my head and my heart, I’m thinking that is the word God has chosen for me.

It’s all about perspective. Everything under the sun is framed in it. If the frame is jagged or frayed… the picture becomes distorted by the distraction of the frame. If the frame is strong and steady and supports all it holds without breaking? The picture can be seen much clearer, yes?

I’m still ruminating over it… hoping to write about it soon. Barely stepping back into life just yet. Well, not stepping at all. BUT- it’s all in perspective. 🙂

Oh, I love that word, Kathy. Now I want that one. Ha ha! But like you, I can’t go with that one this year. It’s not the year for it. But it is always in the back of my mind. Here’s to the years we can do more of that. I can’t wait to see what word you decide on for this year. I needed a strong one for this year, too. Happy New Year, to you, too, Kathy! May it be our best yet!

Oh, “grace” is a great word, Julie! I had someone mention that word yesterday when talking about the new year. Oh, that is funny you mention the word “soar”. I am working on a necklace design for that one this year. I love that word. See, this is my problem. I’m like a kid in a candy story when it comes to words. Ha ha!

I just started this last year. I think of it as an underlying theme for my life. “SHINE” was actually a custom order, and the more I thought about it, the more I loved it. I am always saying things like “shine on” or “keep shining”. No matter what is going on around us, if we can still shine, we are spreading light. Wonderful motto, Jennifer! I am sure you are going to have a wonderful year! Happy New Year to you and yours, too! xo

Even though I don’t have a word, I have a motto:
“Live more, love more, give more, care more” because I’m certain that covers what Jesus calls me to do.

Thanks for sharing.

Blessings to you for a very Happy New Year!
xoxo