And there it was right in front of me
I've been struggling with choosing my word for 2025. Sometimes in the fifteen years I've been choosing a perfect word the word seems to magically appear. In other years no word comes to mind and it's a struggle. This year was a little of both.
Dream came to mind a few weeks ago and I was sure I'd found my perfect word. But then doubt seeped in. Dream seemed like a frivolous word for someone of almost 75. Isn't dreaming something for young people? But the more I thought about it, the more I realized I don't really have dreams for the future. No mistake, I have a lot of plans and there are things I'd like to do, but it's not the big and grand dreams I had when I was younger. So I tucked dream aside and tried out many other words. But nothing seemed right for this year.
I was walking home this afternoon thinking about my word for this year. I wanted to write this post and as of 4:00 PM I had no idea what word to choose. And then Dream chose me. I looked up as I was walking and there was literally a sign right in front of me, "Dream until it's your reality." My perfect word was waiting for me a block from home.
Since Dream claimed me, it's time to start dreaming. It's been a long time since I've dreamed and I'm not sure where to begin. But in honor of my perfect word for 2025 I'm going to start dreaming, not planning. I'm going to take January and let my mind wander until my perfect dreams come to me. I'm not sure if they'll be waiting for me on the sidewalk, but I know that I'm meant to dream this year.
Has anyone else chosen a word for the new year?
My heart and prayers are in New Orleans
I love New Orleans dearly and my heart broke when I heard of the violence that shattered the city this morning. New Orleans, my prayers are with you.
As ever, thanks for visiting and prayers for peace in 2025.
7 comments
I really like your word for the year.. I haven't even thought about it until now. Now my search will begin and Hopefully one will come to me. May all your dreams come true this year,
I love to dream!
Dream is a perfect world for this year. I have two -- survive and escape!
When you keep seeing/hearing the word around you, Carol, you know it is the right one for you. Yes, my word has chosen me, but I won't reveal it until my next blog on Tuesday. Sorry to keep you waiting! :)
That is a good word choice. But no, I've never selected one.
Dream is perfect you. I am taking the word grateful!
I had never thought about choosing a word for the year until last year when I saw your post/blog about it. I chose a word...it was a good one...however, I have long forgotten what word I selected. :( But I won't let that keep me from selecting a word for this year. My word is "hopeful." I need to remain hopeful every day about things within my home and my family. Without hope, I don't know how I'd get through each day.
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