One little word - 2013

This is my first time selecting one little word for the year.  I have had a difficult time finding one word to focus on for 2013.  I made a list of words. I spent some time contemplating dream, story and joy.  This year, however, I feel like I need a verb to guide me into the new year.  There will be some changes during 2013.  My youngest daughter will start full day kindergarten in the fall and I hope to return to the career that I love - teaching.  Therefore, I chose the word...

 

My goals for 2013 are to...

embrace who I am

embrace my husband

embrace my three daughters

embrace my return to teaching

embrace hard work and perserverance

embrace networking and interviews

embrace new reading goals

embrace change

embrace a healthy lifestyle
embrace creativity

embrace my home

embrace self discipline
embrace my story
have the courage to embrace new possibilities

accept what the world gives me and smile instead of cry

see and embrace the goodness around me

embrace the everyday moments
embrace happiness
embrace a positive attitude
embrace my dreams
and, most importantly,

embrace my loved ones with more hugs and kisses

The following quotes have inspired me to choose the word embrace.

 

"The remarkable thing is, we have a choice everyday regarding the attitude we will embrace for that day. "
 Charles R Swindoll

Happy New Year!