One Little Word for 2025
Every year, when December rolls around, I begin the rhythms of reflection. Part of this process is starting to find the word that will guide me through the upcoming year. It's a combination of reflection, serendipity, and decision-making that guides me to the word I will use. Past Words Step (2024) Shine (2023) Ripple (2022) Choose JOY (2021) Simplify (2020) Center (2019) Reach (2018) STRETCH (2017) Be Mindful (2016) Be Brave (2015 --- and my personal favorite) Discover (2014) Thank (2012) This year was no different. Early in the month, I began to collect words that showed up in my life. In the beginning, the list grew, and then it narrowed. As the end of 2024 neared, I found myself settling in on the word CURIOSITY. The upcoming year appeared sure to be filled with things beyond my control, so it seemed a stance of curiosity might be the best way forward. It was full of possibility and, as a questioner by nat...