N-new
• not existing before; made, introduced, or discovered recently or now for the first time.
• already existing but seen, experienced, or acquired recently or now for the first time.
As we begin to close the countdown for 2018, i encourage us all to start anew in some area of our lives. A new day. A new hope. New knowledge. A new chance. Welcome the newest year🤗
O-optimistic
• hopeful and confident about the future
I feel this definition is sufficient. I refute the alternate definition “involving an overestimate.” I have no room for glass half empty thoughts. I am overjoyed to welcome this new year. PEACE AND BLESSINGS 🤗
I-imperfect
• not perfect; faulty or incomplete
We are all perfect in an imperfect way. I enjoyed discovering what others may call “flaws” this year. I delighted in uncovering them and loving them. Its the deeper part of self-acceptance. This journey repaired that empathy chip, showed me what is tangible and essential. The way i love my imperfections overflows into my everyday. I can spread love because i am love 😘
T-tangible
• perceptible by touch
Grasping the concept of tangibility was the most difficult for me. I had to stop reasoning away the aggressions of others and stop rationalizing the mistreatments. I had to stop listening to those that would normalize the acceptance of abuse that occurs in love relationships. I had to trust my conscience to find tangible love for myself and love to share. When I put away those rose colored glasses and delusions I created, I was able to step into real love and self acceptance. Learning the definition of real motivated me to adjust my octagon to a circle. To appreciate tangible emotions I had to be selfless in displaying them. 😘
C-creative
• relating to or involving the imagination or original ideas, especially in the production of an artistic work.
• a person who is creative, typically in a professional context.
I have embraced my identity as a creative. I have learned to accept myself, respect my work and honor the gifts bestowed upon me. I respect all opinions about my craft however i will not alter my own vision to fit the mold of others.
How has your creativity benefited you?
E-essential
• absolutely necessary; extremely important.
I learned the importance of many things this year. The true definition of value and worth. I learned to let go more. To stop holding on to dead ends (hair), dead weight (people) and deadlines (situations). While creating this enlightened existence, i accredit my essentials for clarity.
What are your essentials?
L-limitless
• without end, limit, or boundary.
I learned about the limits we place on ourselves. We create obstacles fearing rejection or failure. All those can’ts and shouldn’ts that with careful planning can be actions or achievements. I strive to live a life without boundaries and to share a love without an end. I am dedicating my next years to be limitless in my endeavors.
Friendship
F-friend(s)(sly)(ship)
• a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations. [noun]
• add (someone) to a list of contacts associated with a social networking website. [verb]
This year has taught about friendship. Who is really your friend. How to be a friend. Also when to friend.
I’ve lost friends as we all have. However, i think i misread the relationship. I tend to overshare my life experiences partially to build connections and partially to overcome my shyness. Everyone is not to be trusted with those moments. At least not my moments. I spoke so much that i missed the jealousy brewing in her silence. Our interaction was designed for passing. Seasonal. I take responsibility for making it into more than it was.
I’ve also learned how to share appropriately and how to listen. I’ve learned relationship building and the importance of networking. All relationships are give and take, so few of us dance between the two.
Empathy
E- empathy
• the ability to understand and share the feelings of another
With the new outlook on respect, i also upgraded my empathy chip. I no longer feel as selfish and self-centered as before. I can not observe disarray and not insert myself. I carry the experiences of others throughout my day, in order to enhance their lives with compassion. When i incorporate empathy, motivation overwhelms, ideas spark.
How have you utilized compassion or empathy?
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