In the previous post, I shared with you why you should set a word for the year. Now I would like to share with you my three words for 2022.

Release:

(Dictionary definition: to set free from restraint, confinement, or servitude, to relieve from something that confines, burdens, or oppresses, to give up in favor of another, to give permission for publication, performance, exhibition, or sale, also: to make available to the public).

I have been using this word for months as a symbol of renewal and starting over whenever a new menstrual cycle begins. This year, I want to use it to remember to:

• Release feelings of disappointment and sadness through journaling, conversations with close family and friends, and commitment to my spiritual practice.
• Release beliefs that don’t serve me.
• Release content consistently on my blog, podcast, and social media.
• Release attachment to outcome and focus on the process.
• Release clutter from my home continuously by making it a habit.
• Respect my monthly menstrual release and plan my schedule accordingly.

Cherish:

(Dictionary definition: to treat with tenderness and affection; to nurture with care; to protect and aid). This word goes beyond focused attention. It’s my family word for this year.

• It reminds me to enjoy my time with my kids because they will not be this young again, and that time passes by too fast if we’re not mindful.
• I want to cherish time with our bigger family whenever we’re together. Most of them are in different countries and get together once a year.
• I want to cherish my kids’ four healthy grandparents, take more photos, and be more present.

Prolific:

(Dictionary definition: marked by abundant inventiveness or productivity).

I’ve always loved this word when used to describe an author or an artist. I, too, want to generate a prolific body of work through committing to my creative writing practice, starting by committing to this blog, which will help me generate podcast episodes and material to teach in other formats.

I am really excited to live my words and live up to them. Wishing you the same.