Watchwords.
Each of us unconsciously or consciously have certain words that we watch out for. Not in the context of rude or obnoxious but words that we use to guide us for the time that we use them. For me, I pick certain words that will be my focus for the rest of the year. Now that the silliness of January filled with illnesses and residual experiences left over from the holidays are over, it is time to get serious and push forward full steam ahead. February is when the action begins as we waltz into spring with renewed energies.
Watch words are powerful for they become a guiding light to help us grow. Some may call them traits. I prefer watchwords.
For an example, My watch words for 2025 are PATIENCE and SELF SUFFICIENCY . Everything I do for this year is building and connecting back to patience and self sufficiency. Whether it is how I exercise or train. Whether how I follow through with my work life or home life. It could be learning something new with patience to the level of significant competence that makes me feel self sufficient and confident in that area of expertise. Perhaps I will be invited to exercise more patience with those around me. I will learn to be more patient with myself in this pursuit. I will learn to become self sufficient in my endeavors. I can be more patient with my thoughts while I write.
Last year my watch words were BALANCE and MAINTENANCE. I focused on maintaining my daily exercise without over training or under training. I kept a balance of my diet and health. I had a balance of activities that I entertained and maintained new and healthy habits. I cultivated more learning and meditation with a renewed sense of balance.
The prior year it was all about ENDURANCE. This was evident as I did a ton of races that required me to build endurance. But not just physically but mentally and emotionally.
What we pick to be watch words are not to be treated lightly. They are the sacred words that create a beacon for us to reach through the thick and thin of challenges. Like a thread of wisdom they pull us along bringing us a greater level of self evolution, like a tug boat guiding a ship in the seas, or a lighthouse during stormy nights.
In the end all watchwords bring us home to LOVE.
What is your watchword for 2025?
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I love you
