My Word for 2024

 

Happy 2024! I rang out 2023 with illness and rung in 2024 with illness, but here I am 13 days into the new year and have my wits about me again. I have contemplated my word of the year for many weeks and have become lost in the process. Maybe it is because I lost touch with my 2023 word "Grateful" for the latter part of 2023. After much thought and many word trees, I believe I have found the word that will guide my path in 2024. "ASPIRE" to direct one's hopes or ambitions towards achieving something.

I have always been a goal setter, but even more during the past 2 years I have realized how even small goals can help me to find purpose and motivate to move forward. Now that my health has leveled out and I have accepted my "new normal" as the doctor states. I have a firm starting line to move forward. I will aspire to reach my goals both small and large through out 2024.

I WILL ASPIRE TO....

  1. Better health by purposely being active 4 days a week. Walking, kayaking, biking and home work outs. I will forgive myself and my body on the days my body requires rest. I will rest and begin again.
  2. Create opportunities to connect and spend time with family and friends.
  3. Improve my mental and emotional stamina through books, learning activities, and thoughtful and kind introspection.
  4. Discover and appreciate new places by traveling and actively witnessing my surroundings both home and away.
  5. Try something new each month whether a new activity, new project or a new recipe.

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