Word of the Year 2022
EMERGE
This is my Word of the Year for 2022!
Another year in the books… have you taken the time to establish a Word of the Year for 2022? A Word of the Year is the practice of selecting one particular word that will serve as your motto, guide, or focus for the coming year. People go to great lengths to come up with a word that will truly convey what their intention or goal may be for themselves. Research may be employed to determine the best word, even prayer and meditation are used as guidance in selecting a word.
It is different from creating a New Year Resolution, a practice many of us may be more familiar with. In my opinion, resolutions sometimes lack a foundation of meaning and relevance. Without those factors, resolutions may run out of steam. For sure, there is an initial burst of motivation and inspiration, but it doesn’t always last.
With a Word of the Year, we have more flexibility to establish exactly what that word means for us individually. Any given word may have a completely different meaning and impact from one person to the next, and that is perfectly fine. That’s actually the beauty of it! You, and you alone, are in control of the interpretation and execution, in your own way and in your own time.
“to come to the end of a difficult period or experience”
As 2021 comes to an end, I can truly say that this year presented many challenges for me. Let me explain, I fully acknowledge the blessings God has given me, and I do not take one single moment for granted. The challenges I’ve experienced have been more personal… mental and internal health, with changes in my body that appear to be normal for women of a certain age. BUT, these changes are new to me, and I’m figuring out just how to deal with them. Making adjustments to behaviors, physical activity, and nutrition. I’m certain with all that I learn, I’ll be able to share more with you later.
However, with those changes being acknowledged, I determined the best word for me to be: EMERGE. Different, I know…. but, let me put it into context for you. These past two years have tested and tried me, but I’ve also been built up and blessed. I feel fully capable of handling whatever comes my way in 2022, as long as I am armed with my faith (2021 Word of the Year). And that makes me think of one of my favorite scriptures: Isaiah 54:17 - “No weapon formed against you shall prosper, and every tongue which rises against you in judgment you shall condemn. This is the heritage of the servants of the Lord, and their righteousness is from Me,” say the Lord. (NKJV)
I have made it through some of the toughest times, and my goal for this year is to EMERGE! Emerge by coming into more of my greatness, living in that greatness, and sharing more of that greatness. I have so much I want to share with you guys, and this is that year to make it happen. I have too much knowledge to hold back…. it’s time to grow, bloom, and GLOW.
“to become manifest : become known”
Joyce Meyer has shared one of my favorite quotes: “God has planted greatness in you. Let today be the beginning of a great adventure as you step into the gifts He’s given you.”
Ahhh, that is spot on for me! Join me in EMERGING into our greatest selves in 2022. But don’t stop there…. share it with others, let your greatness be a blessing to someone else!
If you haven’t already done so, take time and truly think of what is important to you and what strides you would like to make in this new year. Find a word/focus that fits your goals and intentions for 2022, be patient with yourself. And remember, be thankful and be kind!