one word

I have been giving more than just a passing thought to a new year's resolution, and yes, I realize that I am 4 days late but if there is one thing that my friends and family know about me it is that I will not be rushed.

I have come across a few blogs that have introduced me to the idea of having a "one word" for a year. I think this is a lovely idea. One word that can be mine for the whole year. Something that can inspire and motivate me. Hopefully a word that can make me feel brave or adventurous and push me to the limits of my comfortable life. I want a word that will be a warm blanket on the cold days but also something that will challenge me to live in a way that is foreign and even scary at times.

The possibilities are endless which is what I dig about it. There are no lists to make which I dig even more. The word doesn't say that I have to organize my kitchen pantry, or lose weight, or floss more. I'm pretty sure that it isn't going to make me feel bad when I haven't accomplished anything. It isn't going to gossip about me when I go for a coffee and pastry instead of a run. The only end result is just in the living.

Having a "one word" for a year feels very organic and unstructured...fully open to possibilities. Coming up with only one word was much harder than one might think. I wanted something risky and daring. So with much careful thought to my risky and daring word, I have found one (or rather it found me).

Speak

speak up. speak out. speak when I feel like being silent. speak to strangers. speak to friends.

I think for a quiet girl, speak is a strong word. I cannot wait to see where it leads.

I was inspired by this place and also this place.