Thursday
Jan052012
The Word Thing
Thursday, January 5, 2012 at 10:14AM 
It's that time of year to do "the word thing"...to pick a word to focus on throughout the year. Last year, my word was contentment. It may have been a grad illusion, but I was hopeful.
I wasn't going to pick a word this year, just like I don't make resolutions anymore. I don't want to jinx myself.
But, then this morning, the little voice that comes to you in a whisper...the little voice that I have not be able to hear AT ALL lately...whispered the word love in my ear, and so I guess I will have a word this year after all.
...and, duh, love so comes before contentment anyway, right?
Then, that little voice reminded me of this quote...
"Life is too short to wake up with regrets.
So love the people who treat you right.
Forget about the ones who don’t.
Believe everything happens for a reason.
If you get a chance, take it.
If it changes your life, let it.
Nobody said life would be easy,
they just promised it would be worth it."
- Michael Gartner
...and I knew that little voice was on to something.
Reader Comments (4)
Love (ha!) your word & quote. Now to figure out what this OLW means to me in 2012!
Kelly- I just LOVE that quote!! I never came across it before but...exactly what I needed to hear right now. How are you my dear friend???From reading your previous post I am kinda' thinking maybe you are feeling a bit down. Hey...you can always talk to me...you would NOT be burdening me at all. Sometimes we just need a soft place to land...a person to listen to us.
I love your word for the year...LOVE. How grand. how all encompassing. I didn't pick a word either..just being OPEN to life. Hey!! Maybe that's my word...open??? Big hugs my friend. Your heart and vision inspire me. xxx
ughhh... this post made me cry and that quote is so true and sooooooooooooooo beautiful!!! LOVE YOU!!!
~good morning...i am delighted you somehow stumbled upon me this morning as now i haev found your beautiful space here!! thank you so for your visit and kind words...l♥ve there is nothing to feel and wrap your thoughts around each day...i hope love is overflowing each and everyday for you in the most unexpected of ways...i look forward to your journey in this new year...much love light and blessings be with you and yours~