We are reaching the end of February and I am still trying to
think of my word for the year. My word to grasp onto when things are shaky; my
word to remind myself of how I want to be; my word to change how I think and my
word to settle and sink into my heart, body, and soul.
There are a couple blogs I follow that take part in
#OneWord365 instead of choosing a resolution for the blank slate that is the
New Year. It intrigued me and I wanted to join, yet here I am, still tossing
around words in my head and not a one is popping out to me. Trust. Radiate.
Positivity. Grateful. Peace. Opportunity.
I’ll take one of everything please.
But then it started coming apart only to come together.
Words were being exchanged that stung to the core, friends
acted in a way that were out of line and out of character, I was hearing stories
at work from small children who should never have to be put in the home
situations they were revealing to me, GOOD people were being diagnosed with BAD
illness, the nightly news seemed to be showing more hatred in a world that needed
a big dose of love,
It is in my blood to make sure everyone and everything that
surrounds me is ok and if they are not, I want to fix it. I want to be the band-aid that covers up the hurt and returns them to the playing field. I’m a
woman that wants to make others complete so that I can feel complete. So I can fall asleep knowing I’ve done all I could
do to make life easier, happier, more carefree for others.
Then the popping happened.
Today is February 22, 2014, and my THREE words for the year
are…
Let It Go
These three short words strung together kept replaying over
in my head and I found myself replaying them back after I was faced with things
that I couldn’t mend back together. It was amazing how they forced me to take a step back,
take a deep breath in, and admit that I couldn’t make it all better. I couldn’t
control the uncontrollable. The only thing, naturally, was to let it go and give it to God.
What are you going to take a step back from and remind yourself to simply "let it go"?
Insecurity? Jealously? Comparing yourself to others? The need for control? Excuses?
Love reading your blog! Each post is so creative and I feel as though I can always relate to what you are writing about. Also makes me inspired with my blog! :)
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of your blog, missy, you need to write a post! I miss reading your words and seeing your pictures!
DeleteThese words couldn't be more perfect for you!! You are always wanting to help everyone and you do such a good job doing it!
ReplyDeleteBrianna
I think we all need to step it up and help each other out but be completely aware that we aren't the magic glue to hold it all together!
DeleteAll I can think of right now (as these three words seem to be a bit of a mantra in my life as well) is the movie Frozen. (Conveniently playing at the cheap theater by my house--if you'd want to see it!) Anyway, I think this is such a great thought! I am always trying to hold on to things, thinking I can make it better, often times, I think it is God showing me how much of a control freak I can be! ;) Thanks for sharing this week!
ReplyDeleteOh girl, that song was in my head the entire time I was writing : ) Looking forward to seeing you this weekend and discussing our future that we CAN control!
DeleteLove this post, Carrie and I love those 3 words! You are so gifted in your writing! Keep it up- I (and so many others) love reading your blog! <3
ReplyDeleteYou sure know how to make people smile, Miss McGuire! Thank YOU for keeping me motivated and inspired : )
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