I must say that the 2016 clock ran out on me so fast that I didn’t have enough time to do my usual goal setting for the New Year. It’s probably just as well since I usually spend the first month snuggling into and adjusting my plans anyway. The one thing I have done is decide on my guiding word for the year. I’ve chosen “JOY” for my 2017 word. I believe that increasing my internal capacity for joy will help me to maintain a heart full of Peace and Love.
This practice of choosing a guiding word for the year was passed along to me from Karen, love her! I’ve found this word framing activity to be a powerful way to set and achieve goals each year. Last year my word was FUN and looking back on 2016, I can honestly say it was a jam packed with fun! So, I’m excited to kick off 2017 working to develop the JOY in my heart.
For more information on selecting a guiding word, check out Ali Edwards’ “One little Word” project.
This week’s sound track is “Joy” by Johny Diaz. I have no clue where he hails from, but he totally nails my latitude and longitude on this subject. I especially love these lyrics, “…Every single circumstance, I can place in greater hands. I won’t let my trouble bring me down. I’ve got joy down in my soul. I’m gonna take it everywhere I go…God, I know he’ll never let me down…Not gonna worry about what I don’t know….Jet black night don’t see the stars…be alright as long as I’ve got joy, joy…” It’s dancing and shouting music y’all! Enjoy!
Until next week,