As 2013 ends and 2014 begins, I am thinking about a One Little Word for the new year. Last year I was suffering with ankle pain (tendonitis) and walking in a boot. I chose the word acceptance for a few reasons. I wanted to give myself the patience I needed to recover, and I was looking for self-acceptance of my writing voice. My ankle recovered. It took six months, so I definitely made use of my OLW. I published a poetry book. Somehow I feel less intimidated by this because my poems were surrounded by my father’s loving art. Acceptance presided, along with bravery and perseverance.
On one of our drives during the holidays, I decided on the word OPEN for 2014. I am now loving this choice as I worked on this poem.
For today’s special year end Slice of Life, fellow blogger Bonnie has made a video compiling photos from the world of bloggers, including me! It’s an awesome celebration of life! Thanks, Bonnie!
I love the word open. It inspires so much! I love your poem too. Thank you for sharing and Happy New Year!!
Fabulous word – and Bonie’s video captures what openness is all about, doesn’t it?! Happy New Year, Margaret!
I love how your poetry flourished surrounded by your father’s painting. That provided acceptance. Open is wonderful. It sounds so full of possibilities. Thank you for sharing.
I love your word and your poem. “Open” leads to so many possibilities! I wish you the best in 2014 and look forward to reading more of your words!
I love it when people start posting about their OLW. Your word is great and leads to so many possibilities.
I never realized before how many opportunities “open” has! I look forward to reading your future posts and poems as you explore your one little word in the coming year.
It was a joy to include your very special contribution to my video piece and your word/poem are perfect ways to begin a new year 🙂
Great word! My word for 2014 was mindful. Looking for the 2014 word. Enjoy the new year.
Love the poem that begins your year with “open” Margaret, & Bonnie’s video accompanies it very well. Happy New Year!
Such a beautiful poem, and such wise words. Happy New Year – may is be full of blessings!
I love your OLW – so OPEN to possibilities! Your poem is beautiful! So many ways to think of your OLW!
Love your poem — and your word. Your word just seems to bring so many possibilities.
Cathy
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A beauty of a OLW, Margaret! What a welcoming way to enter into a new year.