I always embrace a fresh start...a new week...a new page on the calendar...a new season...and a new year. This year I have fallen hook, line and sinker for the concept of dedicating a year to a single word. I had a word in mind, but it hadn't really inspired me yet. Then I skimmed through other's words and found the slight adjustment to what I had in mind. This resonated with me...
It's time to lighten up. Literally of course (who's not going to try to lose weight this year?), but especially figuratively. I need to lighten up. I need to lighten my expectations and free myself up to appreciate every good moment and not perseverate too much on the lousy ones. I am well trained in carrying around worry and stress. With a soon-to-be new high school student and a teaching job search in our future in 2012, I could really weigh myself down with panic. Lightening up means trying to feel the confidence and trust our little family deserves. I love the simplicity and focus one little word can have for so much of our 2012 and I cannot wait to start lightening everything around here.
