Hello Warriors!
Melissa here!!
I know it has been a while. We have had a busy life of hockey, archery, and the holidays. Then we all got sick. But of course, not all at once. Nope one at a time. So for the last month at least one person out of the five of us in our house has been sick. So, we are sorry for the long break, but we are back at it.
The last few years I have picked a word for that year. This word is what I strive for in all aspects of my life for the year. Some people put great thought into it, and some go with their gut instinct from the get go. The last two years I have gone with my gut instinct to pick my word.
In 2020, my word was Relentless. Fitting right!! 2020 was hell for a lot of people and really hard to get through. The same way for me but I wanted to be relentless for myself. Put the time in on myself. I worked on my mental health a lot and that part continued into 2021.
The word I chose for 2021 was Accomplished. What a great word to go for right!! I know a lot of people who really struggled through 2021, but I was not one of them for the most part. My struggle was different than others. It was a big year of growth for me in several areas of my life. 2021 brought on great healing mentally and emotionally in ways I could have never imagined. It all was truly amazing, and I can see the growth I have had coming into the new year with a difficult January. Lawrence and I accomplished a lot with RWL and are making big plans for the future. I started a YouTube channel for my craft blog and have put up several videos. Plus became a consultant for Lemongrass Spa and hit the bonus sales marks for my first 3 months. Those are all big accomplishments, and I am satisfied with how I pushed myself to reach my word for last year.
The biggest accomplishment though has been in my walk with God. He has showed up for me in ways I never thought possible. Bringing people in my life to help me grow closer to him. Learning what it’s like to have the relationship with him that I want. Truly seeing what is meant by blind, unwavering faith. Knowing that God is really walking with me in my day-to-day activities. God purged me of all the grief, self doute, worthlessness, and anger that I have felt for so long. He did not let me stay stagnant. For the first time in my life, I could feel my faith growing stronger and it made me want more!!
Well, that brings us to 2022!! It is currently February 4th and I have just recently decided on my word for this year. I had a hard time deciding on one. So, I turned to a few different websites to find one. Drum Roll Please!!!!! ACCEPT. My word this year is Accept. Accept that I cannot control things. Accept that things are going to happen and move forward even if I am terrified for them to happen. It is the perfect word for me because I have a son graduating from high school in just a few short months and I am really struggling with it all.
I know I am a control freak. My husband and kids call me Kim Jung-Un. You could say that it is in my personality. Combine that with the fear of losing those around me, sometimes the anxiety of it all is crippling. That is the whole point in concentrating on a word though, for the year. One that can really help me focus on an area that really needs some work.
I have seen the growth I have had the last two years and that makes me excited for the growth in a different area of my life this year.
Do you pick a word to work on each year? If so, what is it? Try to keep a journal of the progress you are making with your word through the year so you can see the work you have put in. Happy WORD hunting!!!
Melissa McGuire
Relentless
Relentless Warriors Legacy
Relentless Warrior's Legacy 