2015 was all about Confusion. A lot was happening in and around me and as much as I tried to make sense of my wants and needs, answers eluded me. I waited for the year to end even as I wondered what direction the next year would take.
I decided to make 2016 about Unlearning.
2016 saw me shed the shackles of mental inhibitions, tear up my carefully planned lists, shaking up my routine and found me shattering some cherished dreams. I embraced change, fresh ideas and did not allow myself to procrastinate before I took decisions. And boy, what a year it has been! Liberating, frustrating, exasperating, exhilarating and as the year draws to a close, I realize I can now use one more adjective, rewarding.
As I gleaned new knowledge and learnings I also realized that some lessons need to be polished so that they can shine anew and a few precious ones need to be carried forward with you through life, like family heirlooms or lucky charms.
How well did I score in my quest for Unlearning in 2016? I would give myself a 70% .
So, what is my word for 2017?
Shrugging off redundant thoughts, freeing myself from the burden of self-expectations and culling the habit of mental self-flagellation it is only apt that my word should be, BEGIN
Along with 2017 I embark on a brand new journey.
I have some milestones I have marked, while I look forward to detours of discovery and by lanes of chances along the way. Speed Breakers that make me slow down and perhaps gain new perspective and dead ends that make me backtrack to another road and another destination. And I look forward to friends old and new accompanying me along the way.
It is often said, ‘Well begun is half done’ True, or not? I have 365 brand new days to find out!
So, what is your word for 2017? Do share, if you’ve thought of it! If not, go think !:)
Yes this is a great choice for a new year.Let’s just begin being awesome.
Have a fantastic year and share your wins with us.Looking forward to shining stories and wise revelations.
That’s a good one. A start or a begin is the right one, always. I’m glad 2016 was rewarding and I just read somewhere that it’s about the attempt. Wishing you new beginnings this 2017.
I’ve not thought about my WOTY. I never do but yes, I do have my big ticket goals that I focus on. 🙂
Wishing you many splendid beginnings in 2017
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This is a great word… great way to start again 😀 Wish you good luck and a very happy new year 😀
What a marvellous word you haev picked up M- its simply apt and perfect for everyday of our life! I wish you loads of luck for this journey and look forward to being a part of it.
Wish you a very happy new year Doll! Cheers
A very positive word and way to approach 2017! Happy New Year to you!
Most of the times, taking the first step is the most difficult. But once you Begin, you just need to put in the next step. All the best for your New Year.
P.S. Will you be continuing with #FridayFotoFiction?
And so you shall, Mayuri. Glad to hear that 2016 was a year of coming of age, so to speak for you. Where you let go of old shackles and discovered a new side to yourself. I wish you all the best for new beginnings this year. I am sure you will rock it.
That’s a good word for a new year! Hope you begin many things and they bring you joy this year! Happy New Year!
I love reading posts about word of the year. These posts are so personal and written with such passion. Your word is so positive and am sure you must have planned how to take it forward.. tell me more 🙂