be·lieve /bƏˈlĒV/
accept (something) as true; feel sure of the truth of
This year I did it! I selected a Word of the Year. BELIEVE.
A few individuals I know, have a new year’s ritual of selecting one word to help guide them through the year. The first time I ever heard of doing it was when my friend Lynn talked about “grace” being her Word Of The Year. She had such a peaceful presence to her that I thought man I want to do that.
Unfortunately, years would come and go, and I would forget to select a word.
This year was different though; this year I remembered! I lit a candle, turned on some soft music, and sat with myself. It took some time to select the word because two words came to the top. But after great thought, I decided that my guiding word for 2021 will be BELIEVE.
BELIEVE represents a variety of different areas for me, but first and for most, it is about believing in self. In selecting it, I was thinking about my 2021 goals-where I want to go and what I want to accomplish. I tend to doubt myself. So, this simple but fierce word has the power to help me accomplish my desires.
I Have What It Takes
When I think about who I want to be in 1, 5, or 10 years, I always pay attention to what steps do I have to be INTENTIONAL about to get there. What I want to remind myself of is, “what do I need to BELIEVE about myself!”
This word will be a reminder when doubt starts to bubble up. I will stop, evaluate, and remind myself of what I know to be true. There IS more than enough for everyone! I HAVE what it takes!
Because here is the thing, no person is more deserving than another! We all deserve to have our desires met!
Do you need more BELIEF in your life? Haven’t selected a Word of the Year but want to? Let’s chat!
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