It’s the day before Christmas Eve, how are you feeling? If you’re like me, you’re tired! Last week’s Front-Row Friday video I talked about the need to say ’no’ and how it’s necessary to set boundaries and make space for things you want to say yes to. Today, I’d like to focus on what will you say ‘yes’ to? I was asked recently what my ‘word of the year’ would be for 2023. You know, the one word that represents what I want to focus on. I hadn’t thought about it yet. Then, I came up with my word. It’s LIVE. As in, live for today, live loud, live in the moment, live large, and get the most that life has to offer by choosing to live. My Frenchie is going through another round of radiation and chemo therapy and our conversations lately are around gratitude. He keeps saying what a great life we’ve had and maybe it’s the French translation, but I insist “It’s not over yet!” And, it’s not. His doctor’s are optimistic that they will heal his cancer. So, I’m not going to wait until the new year, I’m going to focus on my word now. LIVE. I will say yes to things that bring me life. Yes to connecting deeper with my friends. Yes to overcoming my fear of reaching out to past clients. Yes to enjoying the Christmas cactus that is in full bloom today. Yes to making good eating choices (and not saying I’ll start my diet in the new year). Yes to accepting the fact that I’m not perfect and it’s okay that I didn’t send out cards this year.
Let me know, what are YOU willing to say yes to in order for your life to be led the way you want? What is YOUR word for 2023? Hit reply and let me know. And, enjoy a safe and joyful weekend!
Much love, Your Head Usher,
Marilyn
