Word for 2013
I usually have a word for the year by now. There are so many good ones out there. Last year’s was a twofer, a combo of 2011 and 2012: Fearless Action. In retrospect, I guess they were appropriate. I needed to be fearless to deal with my husband’s illness and subsequent death and I needed to act, big time, to see that he got the care he needed. To say that my reserves were drained would put it mildly. I needed and appreciated all the support I received from family and friends. Still, I wanted those words to be about making art, living my life. So, now what? It’s been 5 months of trying to normalize my life. I need a really good word for this work! The thought just struck me, why stop at one? Maybe I need a different word every week! So, here goes: RESTORE.
I need to restore order in my life. If that means having regular hours, then I will set my alarm and actually get up! I need to attend to the mental, emotional and physical clutter that sometimes paralyzes me. I need to restore active art making that is so much of who I am. And, I need to restore my physical being which makes everything I do possible. Finally, in spite of wanting to just rattle on, I must have some restorative sleep; good night!
January 3, 2013 at 10:55 am
Love your choice Madelin. If you have the opportunity, try restorative yoga, sometimes called yoga nidra. Really helps me feel whole again when I’m feeling frazzled. I hope this year brings restoration and peace to your soul.
January 4, 2013 at 11:57 am
Thanks for your comment, Stacie. I am determined to find ways to make myself feel better and move forward in my life. Peace would be nice as well!
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January 4, 2013 at 12:35 am
A great word Madelin so many possibilities hope you continue to recover…
January 4, 2013 at 12:02 pm
Thanks! I hope that part of the restorative process this week includes whipping my computer into shape so I can edit photos again. I have a lot that I want to post!