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Thursday, December 27, 2012

Passion, My Word for 2012

 
My word for this year of 2012 has been PASSION.
A word I struggled with and must come to peace with as I rest and reflect on the year.
Passion seems like such a dramatic word.
 A word that comes to mind as being sexual, but it is so much more.
It is noticing what makes my heart happy, what drives me to do what I do.
I have noticed as a California girl by birth that barefeet and nature sing to my heart as they did as a child.
Moments of friendship, moments of quiet, seeing the stars and the moon at night,
smelling the baby smells of my new grandson.
Rejoicing in the colors of nature as I sit here sipping tea.
Waiting for the sun to shine again.
Joey sitting nearby just to be close for a friendly hug or just a hello.
Just noticing what I notice and letting my heart sing.
That is what PASSION is to me.

Did a word pick you this past year?
I hope if it did you learned something special from it.
Yes, a word has picked me again and soon I will share my word for 2013.
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12 comments:

  1. JeanneDecember 27, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    My words for 2012 were Magic and blessings............It was a fabulous year indeed.......Logan was born............
    Babies are a wonderful blessing to our lives indeed.
    Love and hugs

    Sparkle and Shine are my words for 2013 Love you Jeanne

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  2. JeanneDecember 27, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    ♥♥

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  3. AdrienneDecember 27, 2012 at 10:36 AM

    My word for this last year was Hope. So appropriate to some of the things that happened in our lives and the anticipation of my sweetheart's retirement last fall. I learned a lot about hope - my hope is in the Lord - and there are things where I still find hope filling my heart. This was the first year I've had a word for the year. I'm meditating on a new word for next year. Can't wait to learn what your word will be.
    ~Adrienne~

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  4. Gigi ThibodeauDecember 27, 2012 at 10:51 AM

    I did pick a word, too. Mine was inspire. I had mixed feelings about it all year, as my own energy level ebbed and flowed. There were times when I felt quite inspired, thus it was easy to share inspiration with others, but there were also times when I just didn't have it in me.

    I think "passion" was a wonderful choice!

    Haven't picked my word for 2013, yet, but hI've narrowed down my options. :)

    Happy New Year, my friend! xo Gigi

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  6. JeanieDecember 27, 2012 at 11:15 AM

    My 2012 word was Savor. And I did. I'll announce the 2013 word very soon!

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  7. bethDecember 27, 2012 at 4:02 PM

    REACH was my 2012 word and i think if it was grading me, i'd see a big fat FAIL :(

    so i'm working on my word for 2013...and hoping one comes up and bonks me in the head and says, I'M YOURS SILLY GOOSE. TAKE ME :)

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  8. LaurieDecember 27, 2012 at 5:11 PM

    Narilyn I so connect with your view of Passion. I wish we lived closer together, we have so much in common!
    My word for 12 was Faith, and I have a post coming up soon telling what has come this year.
    Love the picture of the berries, I have a similar one from summer.

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  9. KateDecember 27, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    I can't believe that the year is almost gone. I recall when you announced your word last January and thinking what a challenge it would be. I have enjoyed your thoughtful reflections.

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  10. TracyDecember 28, 2012 at 6:32 AM

    Passion is a great choice, as it encompasses so much! I sometimes choose more than one word, and did so this year, selecting several that were related--Heart, Magic, Joy, Art and Spirit. The magic of creativity was big for me this year. And I feel the special meanings of these words as guides really fueled my year. 2012 has been good! It's been a LOT of feasting here. After much festivity and making ready, it's relax time now... aaahh... Happy Days, my friend ((HUGS))

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  11. parTea ladyDecember 28, 2012 at 6:57 AM

    Lovely post about your word choice. Nice photo too.

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  12. StephDecember 28, 2012 at 7:06 AM

    I've loved your word this year!

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