What word did you choose and why?

Embrace

I chose the word Embrace. I want to embrace the journey for what it is. I want to embrace the moments that feel chaotic. I want to embrace the moments that feel uncomfortable. I want to embrace the growth that comes with stepping outside of my comfort zone. I will embrace my journey, with every twist and turn that comes with it.

This year I chose the word embrace. This past year I’ve made a huge shift in my life, and left my teaching career for a completely new journey in real estate. I don’t think I realized how much I really loved the consistency I had at the time, but now I’m out of that comfort zone, and it has come with a lot of challenges. There is growth in the difficulties, and I’m thankful for that, and I aim to really embrace that. I see the greater purpose through this transition, of my coming back to myself and living a much happier and more genuine life. I’m embracing those feelings, too.

To put this word into action I am trying to focus more on what I can learn out of the hard situations and how I can grow from them instead of the uncomfortable feelings that arise with them. I felt stuck for a long time so I don’t want to let the fear of inconsistency hold me back anymore. I want to embrace it all. If I could talk to my younger self I’d tell her it’s all going to be okay, and it’s going to work itself out. I’ve learned that I can lean on those around me, especially my family. I don’t have to always be the one offering support, I can accept it too.