I *thought* I knew what my OLW for 2018 would be, but then I heard my friend say THIS word, and I knew instantly it was the one!
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BEHOLD. It means to look at something closely, and with enthusiasm. To be filled with wonder. To pay attention. To be present. I want all of those things in my life! It just sounds like a celebration, doesn't it? In fact, I do believe simply by beholding, we create a sacred space through which we may more deeply experience meaning and connection. And then when I read the quote, "We become what we behold," I thought, YES. 'Tis true. And choosing this word will make me more mindful of what I am choosing.
"Behold" brings to mind things that are greater than ourselves -- God, the Universe, a Higher Power. And one of the ways I want to practice beholding in my life this year is with other people, as in "I see you." So many people feel invisible at one time or another... what would happen if we all greeted one another with joy? What if we were to behold each other every single day?
I'm going to try. For I do believe it's true: To love another person is to see the face of God.
Looking forward to reading about everyone else's words... Happy New Year!
Thanks for posting your word! I didn't know about the roundup, but I went ahead and linked my post from the other day. Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteRuth, may I add you to the Spiritual Journey Thursday email list? Would love to have you join us (we convene once a month.). xo
DeleteSure, Irene! Thanks.
DeleteGreat word, Irene! I would never have thought of choosing it but you make it so magnetic (I wish I'd chosen it). You are a champion beholder already and I know this will only make you more so. I know you're in for a wonderful year.
ReplyDelete"What if we were to behold each other every single day?" -- beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful OLW choice, Irene. "We become what we behold" reminds me of my word for this year: Manifest. I'm focusing on thinking and speaking about the peace and creativity I hope to see in the coming year.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great word... and behold we need to plan our next girl trip.. junket... hehehehe
ReplyDelete"We become what we behold." Wow! Behold reminds me of the girl in "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" who yells at the top of her lungs, "Behold! I bring you tidings of a great joy!" Here's hoping all you behold brings you Great Joy!
ReplyDeleteDid you link this post? I don't see it on the link up. Thanks.
DeleteOh, I love that Les Mis quote, Irene! (I loved it more before I could behold it on my daughter's arm from her latest tattoo...:-)) May your 2018 behold many wonders!
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