This blog post is part of a blog circle created by a few amazing creative souls. In this blog circle we are sharing our “Word of The Year” For 2013.
I have never been a fan of New Year resolution or setting up targets to achieve within a certain time frame. However last year has been a huge transformational year for me and as a family we have made quite a few changes in our lives. Many of the changes were centred around practising “less stuff, more experience”, something I have wished to practice for a while now. This mantra has really helped us to make few important changes and set us on a path to enjoy simple treasures of life.
This experienced has inspired me to take a similar approach for 2013. Just before we started to think about this blog circle, few words kept popping in my head. To my surprise, they seem to be a perfect match for my 2013 word “ENGAGE, EMBRACE, ENJOY”. Each of these words has their own significance but together they form a powerful guiding post for me.
ENGAGE: Before my journey to become a gentle rebel I have been following all the usual rules to win the rat race, didn’t ask many questions. I now know that I was merely existing, I was not living my life. I wasn’t engaged with my life. I gave other people the authority to write my script and just acted accordingly. However, it was a whole different story last year. I questioned many things, changed few rules, faced some of my fears and for the first time I felt I was living my life. I want to take that engagement to a greater extent this year.
- I plan to ask more questions
- Face more of my fears
- Stumble and rise
- Follow more of my instincts
- Extend my hand and open my heart more often
EMBRACE: I know living my life with more intention and engagement is going to bring some rewards as well as some challenges. I need to embrace those challenges and face the emotions (fear, uncertainty, self-doubt, vulnerability) they will bring along, rather than trying to avoid them. I have tried to avoid them many times before, only to find them coming back with more strength.
ENJOY: I want to enjoy every bit of my precious life. I believe engaging fully with life and embracing its ups and downs are the essential parts of enjoying this journey. I plan to try my best to make things happen. How at the same time I will also learn to accept that there are many things that will not be in my control. I hope to slow down and enjoy many magical moments that are often disguised as ordinary things, because I believe in magic.
With love and best wishes for the New Year!
Naz
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What an interesting blog post, I really identified with ‘embrace’ and can really empathise with those things you ignore only to have them come back stronger! I look forward to hearing how your year goes x Bring on the magic x
Thanks a lot Ruth for your lovely comment. I do hope to share more of our everyday magic with the world.
What an amazing post, Naz! You’re right – those three words are completely symbiotic. I especially appreciate what you said about embracing both the immediate rewards and lessons to be learned. Wishing you a magical year!
Wendy thanks for your kind words. Wishing you an wonderful 2013.
I love your words! I almost chose enjoy too! Congratulations on your engagement! Here’s to a wonderful year.
So glad that you liked my post. Thanks for the wish , hope we all will share some wonderful time ahead.
Ah, what a beautiful post Naz!!! I love your words and enjoyed reading about 2012 a little bit, as well as reading your intentions for 2013. May you find many blessings coming your way in the next year! And I’m glad I get to travel with you and see them happen!
HuGGs!
Debi
Debi, thanks a lot for your kind words. I am so grateful that I can share this journey with you. Hope to be part of your journey as well in 2013.
Hi Nazmoon,
Thank you for sharing your lovely words for 2013 and what they mean to you. I hope that they bring you many opportunities to engage, embrace, and enjoy!
All the very best to you!
Thanks Becky for the wish. It has been an amazing experience to get to know you all
Naz, I remember when I first stumbled across your blog… I was captivated by the depth of your words, their eloquence and your joyful smile; what an amazing combination.
Your perfect choice of words tells me a lot about you. I hear words of wisdom, well organized and a clarity which is a joy to feel. They are truly engaging, your spirit is a joy to see and I send you a big hug (embrace)!
Thank You for appearing on my horizon and many blessings for 2013.
I did try to subscribe to your blog but was not successful.
Dear Lisa, I am so grateful and happy that you have liked my blog. Your lovely remarks mean a lot to me but at it also tells a lot about your kind and wonderful spirit. It has been an amazing experience to be part of this group.
I love your words and your story! Your vision of Embrace puts a HUGE smile on my face! I’ll be cheering you on!
Michelle, thanks a lot for taking the time to be here. I am so glad that you enjoyed the post. I am also looking forward to share our experience in 2013.
Naz I am so excited about your words. I cannot wait to read all your posts this year to see how amazing your life becomes.
Mon thanks a lot for taking the time to be here. I am also looking forward to share our experience in 2013.
I loved your beautiful post. You sound so wise and your are right, if we don’t accept and enjoy the changes in our lives they do keep coming back at us! Best to learn the lesson the first time around
I believe in magic too and am excited to see the magic that you create this next year. huggs
Dear Dawn, I am so glad that you enjoyed the post. I am also looking forward to share our journey and experience more magic in 2013.
what a great set of words! I enjoyed reading your post and look forward to an awesome 2013!
Sue thanks a lot for taking the time to be here. I am so glad that you enjoyed the post. I am also looking forward to share our experience in 2013.
Loved the post, Naz! I could relate with a lot of it. Good luck in 2013!
Dear Lisa, I am so glad that you enjoyed the post. I am also looking forward to share our experience in 2013. Hope you have an wonderful 2013.
I love your words too! I will have to remind myself to do those things myself. Such powerful words for such an amazing year <3 Happy New Year!
Dear Kirsten, thanks for popping in . I am so glad that you enjoyed the words. Hope you have an wonderful 2013.
I love your 3 words and they are so perfect together! I especially liked your diagram where they are all connected… brilliant idea! You have a wonderful approach to life and I wish you all the best… I know you will succeed!!
Huggs from Kathie
Dear Kathie, I am so glad that you enjoyed the words and liked the diagrams. I am really looking forward to share our experience in 2013. Hope you have an wonderful 2013 as well.
I love the three words. they remind me to not be afraid to get out there, have fun and show up to life! xxx
Thanks Sofia, hope you have a wonderful 2013 with lots of fun
I love how you have taken control of your family’s general outlook on life. Such a positive change that will reap benefits for years to come. If we could all follow your example
Amazing words, for the year and your post.
Thanks a lot Renee for your kind words. Hope you have a wonderful 2013
What a wonderful post. It is really inspiring to see somebody really committing to life and embracing all it has to offer.
Hi Naz! I love that you have brought these three words together into one concept. Sounds like it is going to be an exciting year for you! My best wishes to you.