Chris Brogan is a highly sought after professional speaker and the “New York Times” bestselling author of eight books and counting, including “The Freaks Shall Inherit the Earth”, and “Just Start Here”. Chris recently invited followers to pick 3 words that will frame their goals and intentions in 2015.Here are my 3 words:
1. Plank – something that supports or sustains. Sustain means to endure without giving way or yielding. In my yoga practice, when I do a “plank” pose, I’m strengthening my arms, wrists, and spine along with toning my abdomen. I’ve been a yogi for about 15 years so the pose is comfortable for me. When I’m in the pose, I feel strong. Throughout 2015 I need to be strong to serve my clients and others. I need to be strong to not yield to the thought of “giving up” when it becomes hard to come up with new ideas, to take “no” for an answer, or any other number of reasons when life offers challenges.
2. Unfold – Father Jonathan Morris wrote in “The Way of Serenity” that “our role unfolds like chapters in a novel, with all sorts of unexpected plot twists.” So true! Our lives are filled with surprises that throw us off the track or interfere with plans that we have for the day. Perhaps a situation needs some special attention that takes us away from our goals for the day. Unfold means release. In 2014 I’ve learned to release many expectations. I will continue to practice this in 2015, as well.
3. Seek – I will seek deep reading, wise counsel, healthy recipes and timely health information from Moms In Charge, time in Nature, creativity, idealism, realism, knowledge of the Bible, time with family, stillness, outdoor play, unique events and activities, time with friends, patience, service to others, time with animals.
What are your 3 words?
I love your 3 words. So far, I only have one and its “proactive”. “Consistent” may be my second and I have no idea where #3 would take me!
Thank you for your comment. Your two are great, also. Do let me know when you come up with the 3rd.
Love your 3 words, Jane. And what a wonderful exercise this is. I had to do some thinking about my 3 words…this is what I came up with:
1. Enough: Often I feel that I’m not enough. I’ve been made to feel that way as a child. It’s something I need to get over. I KNOW now that I AM enough….but there is still that small voice in the back of my head that pokes at me and it brings those feelings back. So, I have to squash that voice – because I AM ENOUGH!
2. Do: When I coach people…I hear them voice all the reasons why they can’t do something. I tell them to “Just Do It”. But then I hear my own voices telling me that I can’t do something. I always have an excuse. I’m going to take my own advice and just DO it!
3. Believe: I’m going to pull Enough and Do together – and then BELIEVE that I CAN. I can do anything I set my mind on doing – I have to believe this otherwise I may as well give up right now. Other people believe in me – I have to do the same.
Thanks, Jane, for this post. You’ve contributed to my success today.
Eydie 🙂
Brilliant, Eydie! I believe we all have those voices from our past that poke at us. Good that we learn to squash them. Thank you so much for sharing your three words. I’m blessed that I could help you. Be well!
Eydie, I can so relate to your three words! Trudi
I love “unfold.” What a great concept. I honestly believe that expectations are the biggest obstacle to happiness. I like the idea of adventure when you let go and simply let things unfold.
I’m not quite as ambitious as you and Chris Brogan! I’ve chosen just one word for the year, “wonder.”
Thank you, Shelli, for taking the time to comment. Good point about expectations. I need to remember that more often. And, I love your word! Be well.
My three words are learn, explore and share!
Thank you for your comment, Trudi. Your three words are great. There certainly is a lifetime of learning, exploring and sharing! Be well.
Thank you and so true!