One Word for 2019
As we enter into 2019, I wanted to take a moment and review my ever evolving word for 2018: integrity. I chose that word carefully based on Union's core values. My spiritual phrases and words were be still and surrender. I have to be honest, I didn't do a great job upholding the original one word since it changed repeatedly. This was my first time doing the One Word challenge instead of a New Year's resolution. Now that 2018 is over, it is time to dive into the reasoning behind my one word for 2019.
My #OneWord for 2019 is responsibility. Now, responsibility is a tough one to conquer, but as I learned on the last Sunday sermon of 2018, I have to recognize that a change in belief leads to a change in behavior. Before 2018 ended, I decided to break up with the blame game and start taking responsibility for every mistake I have made.
One of the responsibilities I ended up taking so far is abandoning my long time Alice in Wonderland/Mad Hatter composition notebook. I used this composition notebook from the second half of my sophomore year of high school all the way to December 29, 2018. Six whole years! To be honest, I got tired of reliving the most painful memories I have written on there I struggled to move on from. By abandoning it for good to start a new journal, it felt liberating. That is a huge testament to my personal growth.
I am nervous to start this new journey. At the same time, I thought I should take responsibility by taking a leap of faith, hoping it will lead me to making right decisions for my mental health. This is going to be a long journey, so I will make the most of it!
My #OneWord for 2019 is responsibility. Now, responsibility is a tough one to conquer, but as I learned on the last Sunday sermon of 2018, I have to recognize that a change in belief leads to a change in behavior. Before 2018 ended, I decided to break up with the blame game and start taking responsibility for every mistake I have made.
One of the responsibilities I ended up taking so far is abandoning my long time Alice in Wonderland/Mad Hatter composition notebook. I used this composition notebook from the second half of my sophomore year of high school all the way to December 29, 2018. Six whole years! To be honest, I got tired of reliving the most painful memories I have written on there I struggled to move on from. By abandoning it for good to start a new journal, it felt liberating. That is a huge testament to my personal growth.
I am nervous to start this new journey. At the same time, I thought I should take responsibility by taking a leap of faith, hoping it will lead me to making right decisions for my mental health. This is going to be a long journey, so I will make the most of it!
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