My Word for 2014: Brave

Happy New Year!  I hope you had a wonderful holiday and are feeling rejuvenated and excited for 2014.  I know I am!


Last year, I participated in the practice of choosing one little word to define my year.  Back then, I was an overwhelmed mamma who was tired of just coasting through life.  I felt like I was standing on the sidelines and I really wanted to fully experience all this precious life had to offer!  Knowing that this goal would take some effort, I chose the word “intention” and it has been amazing how much that one word has guided me. 


After a lot of thought and prayer, I’ve decided that 2014’s word will be a further extension of the idea of intention. 


My word for this year is brave.


I want to get uncomfortable.  I want to push myself to do things I’ve never done before.  I want to try things that scare and intimidate me.  I want to fully allow myself to be molded and used by God.


Each month, I’ve decided to focus on three areas:
1. In the Kitchen: I want to try new recipes, learn new techniques, and embrace the joy of feeding my family instead of eating out.
2. Creatively: I want to branch out to new ideas and materials.  I want to create beautiful things with my own hands.
3. Giving: Giving back is such an important thing for me and I want to do even bigger things this year.


Of course, there will be so much more.  And as always, I plan to use this space to share my experience along the way.  I hope you’ll follow along!