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1/2/2018

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Some years back, it became a thing to choose a word for the year. I liked the idea, so several years ago, after angsting over which word might best suit me, I chose one. Not long into the year I realized I had no idea what to do with it. So I did what I often do: nothing.

The following year, I tried again. I did a bit better with that one; it inspired a few activities that I followed through on, but it was more of a word-for-a-few-months than a word for the year.

Not quite ready to give up on the whole idea, last year I chose yet another word: grace. It was the right word at the right time, and its threads wove themselves throughout my 2017. Our Sunday school class did a study on grace; I read books with the word grace in their titles. I gave it to others. I gave it to myself. I received it (over and over and over again!) I feel I ended the year a better person because I am so much more mindful of the grace and gracefulness that inhabits my world. And I now understand how a word can help shape the direction I travel.

So what word sets the stage for my 2018? Amazingly, I did not have to even ponder what this year's word would be. When I found out a class I've been wanting to take - one which I had been willing to travel 2-hours round trip on Saturday mornings to attend - will be offered three minutes away on Thursday evenings this semester, my word became clear: PERSPECTIVES.  

Although the word is both the title of the class and name of the organization behind it, the relevance of the timing is undeniable. Having just become officially retired, I am standing on the brink of possibilities and options. I can coast along and become an older version of the same old me, or I can choose to look at my life and the world I live in from different angles. A friend recently commented my new life status is "refired" and "funemployed." I liked her perspectives. There's no doubt it's my new perfect word. ​ 

​#newdirections, #perspectives, #refired 
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Dee Dee Chumley link
1/3/2018 10:21:12 am

Love this, Natine! I never cease to be amazed at the way we are so often on the same page. The word “perspective” is great, and I look forward to hearing more about it. And, as you know, I’m very partial to the word “grace.” 😉
Congratulations on your “funemployment.” I know you’re going to rock it!

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Natine
1/3/2018 12:26:03 pm

Thank you, Dee Dee! I am really excited about the class AND to see what my next act will look like! So many choices...it's almost overwhelming!

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Ginny
1/3/2018 10:28:22 am

Great idea to have a word of the year. I am going to ponder a word for me. Several years ago a local church ran a series called One Word Sermon?!. Many of us picked a word that described our Christian journey. I choose WORTHY?WORTHY! and still have it posted on my office bulletin board. Like the WWJ plastic bracelets, this idea spread like wildfire through out the community, and similarly, quickly faded. I have purposely kept my One Word sermon posted to remind me that because of Jesus I am worthy.

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Natine
1/3/2018 12:32:34 pm

Hey Gin, you might be interested in this post by Sharla Fritz, another writer I follow: http://www.sharlafritz.com/2018/01/7-ways-make-word-year/ She also sent her email subscribers a PDF that can be used to help people utilize their word: http://www.sharlafritz.com/wp/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/7-Ways-to-Make-the-Most-of-Your-Word-of-the-Year.pdf?mc_cid=f2dea68562&mc_eid=5f2137d0c4 That one-word sermon idea is intriguing; I'll be mulling over that one.

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Shel Harrington link
1/4/2018 10:13:20 am

Well said! I'm determined to make my (now) two words of the year just that - something I carry through the year versus January! And, one day, I hope to be able to be inspired by your friend's word and focus on "funemployment!"

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Natine
1/4/2018 11:00:32 am

Thank you, Shel! I'm looking forward to your unemployment, too! 😁

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