And the 2016 word is.........

DARE
I have thought long and hard about my word for the new year. I take my word very seriously as it can become a compass at times when I need a form of guidance. Also when I commit to something I tend to take action and ensure I live up to the intent. So whatever word I take, I have to be willing to live up to it!


I have played with a few ideas.


Dance


Light


Breathe


Chill


Stable


Kind


I have had a few conversations with lovely friends to hear their words and to bounce off mine. I have heard:


Mindful


Courage


Belief


Expectationless


Present


Calm


Compass


Moments (love this one!)


And after these conversations and my morning reflections whilst lying lazily I bed, I have landed with DARE.


I have to confess, I have a nervousness with the word. I am a little scared of it if I am honest. As I really don't know where it can lead me and what trouble it can get me it. Does it mean that I am daring myself to make the controversial decision, maybe it is about daring to be honest, daring to change a plan, daring to live into my future self, daring to write a book, daring to go to new places, daring to do the unexpected, daring to live up to my capabilities, daring to do what I want to do, daring to go bald, daring to wear my headscarf at work, daring to express all the emotions I feel. Just taking one step further and being a little more daring.


If I take this word, I have to confess I don't know what it will bring. Stable, my word of 2015, was easy to imagine, but Dare is very different. Dare is exciting and scary.


So I will let you know how it works for me and you let me know how yours works for you.


Have a great start to what promises to be a wonderful year.