Throughout December, I will be sharing my personal responses to the prompts of Reverb11. Below is my response to the first prompt.
1. One Word. Encapsulate the year 2011 in one word. Explain why you’re choosing that word. Now, imagine it’s one year from today, what would you like the word to be that captures 2012 for you? (Author: Gwen Bell)
I want to sign like the birds sing, not worrying about who hears or what they think. -Rumi
In 2011, I chose to begin with intention. I set clear intentions that aligned with my values. But along the way, through the hustle and bustle of daily life, my focus went to a single intention. I had tunnel vision and devalued my other values and intentions. My identity and self-worth were dependent on a single intention, one tiny component of my life. When this one area of my life was challenged, I found myself needing the other areas of my life (the areas that I had neglected) to keep me afloat. I learned that to begin with intention is wise, but only if you reflect and redirect with intention along the way.
In 2012, I choose to nourish confidence through self-compassion. I want to focus on rebuilding my self-confidence and mindfully attending to what I do well and what makes me sparkle. In order to communicate confidence and garner trust and respect from others, I need (and want!) to value my own opinions and trust my inner compass. At the end of 2012, I hope to radiate confidence.
What would be your one word for 2012?
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Beautiful post! It seems like we have been thinking about a lot of the same things: I spent a good part of 2011 thinking about self-compassion and self-kindness, as well as living with intention. I haven’t yet settled on my ‘one word’ for 2012, but I trust that once I let this process ferment some more, it will come to me. Participating in #reverb10 was a life-changing experience and I am so happy to have found you through #reverb11!
Roxanne, I am so grateful for your comment and so happy that we have connected through reverb11. That is the beauty of the project :). I can’t wait to learn what your word will be for 2012 and trust as well that it will come as you continue to reflect.
I found your blog while searching for #Reverb11 prompts – what a lovely place you have here. Very cozy! :)
Beautifully written post. You have such clarity.
It also reminded me that I need to choose a word for 2012. Hmmm… That is a good question. Like you, I plan to start out my year with clear intentions.
Anyway, I’ll stop by again to see how your prompts are going.
Nice to meet you!
~Tui
Thank you so much, Tui. I think the prompts and time spent reflecting at the end of the year help bring about a sense of clarity, which I love (even though it may not last very long!). I look forward to learning about your intentions for the new year and reverbing with you :).
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