Oh the One Little Word. Last year, I learned much about myself as I embraced the word Strong.
These thoughts below I shared a few days ago as I was clearing out my head on New Year's Night.
My One Little Word: Enough.
This word has been following me around now for awhile.
This word has been following me around now for awhile.
As a staff we did some training in the Seven Habits of Highly Effective People earlier this fall, and that's when this idea of Being Enough appeared. And it hung around.
- It's a part of my vision: I'm Enough. You are too. Let's dance.
- I'm Enough because of Love. You are too.
- I do Enough everyday. (Let go of the guilt.)
- There is Enough Joy for all of us.
- Get Enough rest, veggies, and exercise.
- I can say Enough when I need to stop.
This has also resulted in some questions I can ask myself when things feel out of whack:
- Are you with Your People Enough? (The ones who love you the mostest...those are Your People.)
- Are you organizing and preparing Enough for the day?
- Are you saying Enough to technology when it's time?
If you are an educator (or a human) with family and friends, I think you understand when I say it's easy to feel like you aren't doing enough. But you are. It brings me to the idea: How can I encourage others to see that they are Enough too?
Enough is a Celebration of who we are and what we do everyday!
If you have a word, I would love to read about it if you are sharing those thoughts. Share a link with me and I'll check it out!
Joy!
Kendra
Kendra
"Enough is a celebration of who we are and what we do everyday" are certainly words to live by. I see some similar thoughts with my OLW which I am writing about on Tuesday SOL. Happy weekend!
ReplyDeleteIt's a great word to live by, Kendra. So many of us keep adding more & more to our lives to be sure it's "enough", when really, it already is. Good for you for the deliberate consideration... I haven't written my post yet, but do have a One Little Word chosen-coming soon!
ReplyDeleteEnough is such a great OLW! I love your reflective questions!! I feel like my word, FLY, will reveal itself to me throughout the year. Thanks for a great post!
ReplyDeleteEnough is a unique OLW that will carry you far with the thoughtful questions you pose, Kendra. I am preparing for a celebration now and wonder, Do I enough food for a host of friends?
ReplyDeleteJust hearing the word enough makes me feel peaceful and gives me a sense of relief. We all need to give ourselves permission to be enough and not keep trying to do it all. My word this year is quiet. http://www.raisingreadersandwriters.com/2015/01/my-olw-for-2015-with-little-nerdlution.html Happy New Year!
ReplyDelete"Enough" is empowering, making you stand tall and strong. It's a happy word, allowing to enjoy who you are and what you do. I am still figuring out my OLW.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great word! I'm enjoying reading about everyone's OLW so much. This one is unique, and you've captured it perfectly in your questions and goals.
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