The word is important. I will have to live with it all year. It should have been chosen by January 1st but that was not possible. I find that the word chooses me, really. For example, last year my word was Perspective. I wish I could use it again I love it so much. It shaped everything from my thought process to how I responded. But alas, I must choose a new word that will change my life. That makes it kind of a big deal.
One word has jumped out at me since December but I am stuck as to where to go with it. Serendipity: A happy accident or pleasant surprise. I first came across this word while watching a movie by the same name. It is kind of a quirky love story where a couple relies solely on serendipitous moments to come together. For me the movie was more of a thriller than anything. Haha. Besides, I am not sure serendipity can be manipulated as it is the effect of something spontaneous. Moving on...
Another word has been been coming to the surface every now and then. It keeps poking its head up here and there like a child playing peek-a-boo. Sometimes the word comes to me as if it is appearing through glitter. I know that reads strange but I will try to find a picture to illustrate that better.
Tonight the word appeared again as I had to leave the computer for a moment and take care of a child with a deep emotional need. He had just gone to bed and was calling for me. I went to find out what he needed and he said he just felt like crying and didn't know why. Well, he certainly called the right parent for that problem. Haha. I have been known to needlessly cry every now and ..... oh, often.
A few moments discussing the certainty of the emotion and we were off. The laughter was rolling so freely. It kind of helps that I have no reservations about using myself in any capacity to cause such laughter, or Joy, as the word presented itself. Whether it means I have to totally make a fool of or humiliate myself, if it causes Joy then that is where it is at.
And just like that I have chosen my word. JOY My mind is so full of all the possibilities surrounding this word and the different avenues it can be used....and the ripple effect it will cause with the people I know.... I think I love it already.
That brings me JOY.
