My "One Word" for 2018

Four years ago, as I was pondering a New Year's resolution, I came across the "One Word Challenge" on Twitter, so began the journey of my "One Word" focus. It has worked well for me, as I was never good at keeping resolutions, but I have been able to keep my "One Word" close by at all times. Each year I have made small posters, and little reminders, to strategically place so  that I see them each day. I have a few close friends that I share my "One Word" with so they are able to keep me accountable.  It is so much easier to remember "One Word"! 

My "One Words" through the years: 

2015: Grow

2016: Diligent

2017: Impeccable

Several months ago one word continually came to me when I was in trying situations, I knew that would be my new "One Word" for 2018...STILL. This word, when used as a noun, sums up my goal for the New Year: 

noun

1. 1.

   deep silence and calm; stillness.

   "the still of the night"

   synonyms:

   quietness, quiet, quietude, silence, stillness, hush, soundlessness;

There are several bible verses that contain STILL, my favorites are: 

 Ecclesiastes 3:7 A time to tear and a time to mend, a time to be silent and a time to speak.

 James 1:19 My dear brothers, take note of this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry.

The past several months I have been in challenging situations where I began to question myself and the way I communicate with others. With the word Impeccable as my guiding force I was mindful of my words but I could feel my enthusiasm, and eagerness in a few situations, to take over. My goal for 2018 is to simply be STILL, let the conversation flow, take note of things I would like to address, then speak. I am hoping that those that know me well don't take this as though I am not excited, or having no interest, but that I am still growing and learning at fifty-one years old. 

Here I come 2018!

Teachingly,

Mrs. Hime