one little word-2012

Peace is my "one little word" for 2012.
For those of you who haven't heard of "one little word" be sure to read this.
Basically,  one little word is the word that you would like to sum up your new year.
It took me awhile to find the perfect word.  
Last year, my word came to me quickly.  This year I had to ruminate on it for awhile
A few months ago, I came across this on Pinterest..

 

I am a huge Gandhi fan, and when I read this, it was so 

"moving"  to me. 

Gandhi was so incredibly wise, and brilliant, and stood for so many things that I truly believe in.

Some of my favorite quotes and mantras of all time have been from Gandhi, such as:

Live simply

The weak can never forgive. forgiveness is an attribute only for the strong.

Strength does not come from physical capacity.  It comes from a indomitable will.

Be the change you wish to see in the world.

Where there is love, there is life.

A nation's culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.

Hate the sin, love the sinner.

Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.

I object to violence because when it appears to do good, the good is only temporary; the evil it does is permanent.

When I despair, I remember that all through history the ways of truth and love have always won.

 Those are the types of things that I want to focus on this year.  
These are the traits that I want to meditate on and surround myself with.

Unfortunately, I am looking for ONE little word; not alot of words :)

So, I thought hmmmm could my word be Gandhi? 

To me that is a name, not a word.  I wasn't feeling it.

Then I made a list of adjectives that I thought described Gandhi.

Again, I let these sink in and "peace" was the one that stuck with me.

So for me, the word Peace means so much more than that.

It's a symbolic word that stands for the person I want to be this year:

*  A person who can be the change.

*  A person who loves everyone

*  A forgiving person

*  A strong person

*  A happy person

*  A harmonious person

*  A peaceful person

 So this my friends, is what I leave you with :)

 I offer you peace.

I offer you love.

I offer you friendship.

I hear you cry

I see your beauty

I feel your pain

My wisdom flows from my spirit within

I salute that spirit in you

Let us work together for peace.

-Gandhi (and Janel)

xo

janel

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2011 in review

I just had the best time going over all of my blog posts this past year and reminiscing on the wonderful times and memories.

My "one little word" for this year was Better.

My goal was to just be a better me.

That includes, being a better friend, no more fears and anxieties, being healthier, being more creative, being more outgoing...

just being better.

Reflecting on this past year, I can definitely say, with 100% certainty, that I accomplished that.

Here is a little, photo filled, re-cap of "Janel's better life via 2011."

What a lovely lovely year.

Full of blessings.

I am beyond thankful.

I am still working on my "one little word" for 2012.

I have a few words in mind, and I have my "concept" in my head, I am just not sure how to sum it all up in one word.

We shall see.

Have a blessed day my friends.

xo

janel

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