New Year, New Word

As many of you know, each year I choose a word to be my touchstone for the next 365 days. Over the years I’ve chosen: Patience, Curious, Faith, Serenity, and Embrace, just to name a few. Last year, I was really ambitious and chose 3 words: Acceptance Without Judgment. I don’t know what I was thinking. Although I failed more often than I care to admit, I did at least recognize my shortcomings sooner, and I was able to stop myself before I plunged headfirst into the deep end. To say the least, this will continue to be a work in progress.

My word for 2024 is presence. I want to be present in my relationships with others. I want to minimize multitasking and focus on the moment. I don’t want to miss the present because I’m agonizing over the past or worrying about the future. I want to slow down and savor life.

I’ll check back in a few months to let you know how it’s going.

What’s your word?