Thank you so much Corinne, that is so kind. Strong is a great word!!! I have never found resolutions very helpful, but having a word really helps me throughout the entire year.
Thank you so much for sharing your post Miranda! Present is such an inspiring word, I am sure it will be a great companion for your year ahead. I think I agree, choosing a word is life changing!
Another lovely and thought provoking post, Emily. Thank you. ☺️
My word for 2025 is joy. I like the idea of the bracelet as a reminder too. I will have a look at the link you shared. Sometimes it's really difficult to find a word but joy kept coming up everywhere in the last few months of 2024 and it's definitely something that I want more of in 2025 so it was a really easy choice. 🥰
Thank you so much Sarah. I love your word. I hope one year soon I will have joy as my word of the year!!! I think it is wonderful to tap into those signs and messages from the universe - I wish you a year over flowing with joy.
I have finally decided on my word. ACCEPTANCE. I have had a lot of challenges to overcome over the years, and have previously tried to set myself goals that should have inspired and motivated me to keep my art business going, to go on holidays, to do all the things I had hoped to do by the time I was 60, but didn't. I'm past that now, and although it sometimes feels to me as if I've given up, I have to accept that most of those things are now unlikely, and I need to find new things I can enjoy. Like writing, gardening, and sharing adventures with my little granddaughter. It also means that I have accepted that I am an artist and writer, that if I allow myself the time and space to do both, I can enjoy them more. 😊
Gail I absolutely love your word 💕 I think it will be such a wonderful companion to you this year. So much of life is learning to accept isn't it ?!? it's a very important piece of the puzzle ! And I really think from what you've said you are going to have a really spiritually and creatively rich year exploring all the wonderful things you enjoy 🙏
I love your word Emily, it's beautiful. Oh and those bracelets are gorgeous aren't they.
My word of the year is Wellbeing. I need to focus on my physical and mental health this year and I feel the word Wellbeing will guide and keep me in check.
Thankyou Emily. I've chosen EMPOWERED. Love the idea of a bracelet 😊 and exploring the different themes for that one word. Definitely something I'm going to explore later today. So much more to this than I expected. 🙏
I'm so glad and I love your word ! I really find this ritual one of the most influential and reliable ways to really tune into what I need and keep that with me through the year. I hope it does for you too 💕
A synchronicity! I saw the snow clearing up this morning and I could walk in my normal boots again. When colleagues talked about the weather improvement I kept saying the sentence that my mood had been uplifted!
Also good luck and wish you all the best for the new community subscription. I'll have a major financial commitment this year so unfortunately I couldn't indulge myself yet, but I'll keep spreading the word and leaving encouragement here, you're such a kind soul and your gentleness transpires through your words.
Oh Sekar - you are so kind. Your support has been invaluable to me. I love your synchronicity ! I just love it when you have moments like that. I can’t remember, have you chosen your word of the year/do you choose a word?
I haven't zeroed in on one word, still mulling over it, but I've been narrowing down the options. It's exciting to have a list like this to guide me, thanks a lot Emily!
Love this Emily, and have done it myself as part of my yoga class start to the year. My sankalpa, as it is sometimes known in yogic traditions is the word "expanding". Enjoyed the idea of a bracelet with your word too. 😀
Thank you Tracey. That sounds so wonderful, I really love that as I feel it will expand and grow with you throughout the coming months. I love my bracelet - it is the ritual of putting it on every morning, a gentle but constant reminder of my word.
Thank you Lauren. Sustainability is such a wonderful idea for the year. I think that could be really expansive. Thank you for linking your post - I'm heading over, armed with a coffee!
Thank you Lara, and thank you for always being so kind. I hope you manage to find your word - there is no rush! It will come to you at the right time. I think your first instincts are perfect. I wish you lots of smiles this week Lara.
Balanced is a wonderful anchor to help take you through the year. It was my word of the year a few years ago, and I learnt a lot about myself and my place in the universe that year. Be open, and give yourself plenty of grace, and I am sure you will have a wonderful year.
My word for the year is blossom 🩷
I adore it! Blossom is a gorgeous word.
What a lovely word
Thank you Julia!
I've had a 'word of the year' practice for many years now. I feel like I'm getting more and more intentional about it each year.
This year, I've chosen Strong.
Your word choice is perfect. Your writing is always uplifting!
Love those bracelets - what a good reminder!
Thank you so much Corinne, that is so kind. Strong is a great word!!! I have never found resolutions very helpful, but having a word really helps me throughout the entire year.
I have been choosing a word of the year since 2009! It has changed my life!
Loved reading this!
My word for 2025 is PRESENT
https://mirandavandenheuvel.substack.com/p/just-one-word-is-enough
Thank you so much for sharing your post Miranda! Present is such an inspiring word, I am sure it will be a great companion for your year ahead. I think I agree, choosing a word is life changing!
Another lovely and thought provoking post, Emily. Thank you. ☺️
My word for 2025 is joy. I like the idea of the bracelet as a reminder too. I will have a look at the link you shared. Sometimes it's really difficult to find a word but joy kept coming up everywhere in the last few months of 2024 and it's definitely something that I want more of in 2025 so it was a really easy choice. 🥰
Thank you so much Sarah. I love your word. I hope one year soon I will have joy as my word of the year!!! I think it is wonderful to tap into those signs and messages from the universe - I wish you a year over flowing with joy.
I have finally decided on my word. ACCEPTANCE. I have had a lot of challenges to overcome over the years, and have previously tried to set myself goals that should have inspired and motivated me to keep my art business going, to go on holidays, to do all the things I had hoped to do by the time I was 60, but didn't. I'm past that now, and although it sometimes feels to me as if I've given up, I have to accept that most of those things are now unlikely, and I need to find new things I can enjoy. Like writing, gardening, and sharing adventures with my little granddaughter. It also means that I have accepted that I am an artist and writer, that if I allow myself the time and space to do both, I can enjoy them more. 😊
Gail I absolutely love your word 💕 I think it will be such a wonderful companion to you this year. So much of life is learning to accept isn't it ?!? it's a very important piece of the puzzle ! And I really think from what you've said you are going to have a really spiritually and creatively rich year exploring all the wonderful things you enjoy 🙏
Thank you Emily, and also for your lovely letter and oracle reading. I look forward to being in your Substack group.
My word for the year is RELAX. My mind, body & heart need to slow & be calm, present & focused.
Beautiful. That is a wonderful word, and I am sure it will serve you well through the year.
I love your word Emily, it's beautiful. Oh and those bracelets are gorgeous aren't they.
My word of the year is Wellbeing. I need to focus on my physical and mental health this year and I feel the word Wellbeing will guide and keep me in check.
Thank you Debbie. Wellbeing is such a great word, I love how expansive it is - I think it will be a wonderful guide for you throughout 2025.
I think so, as does yours too.
I love this idea. I don't have a word of the year yet, but I will follow your guidance and see what comes up. Thank you. 🤗
Thank you Rebecca. I think there is plenty of time to choose your word, or allow it to come to you. I hope it makes itself known to you soon.
Thankyou Emily. I've chosen EMPOWERED. Love the idea of a bracelet 😊 and exploring the different themes for that one word. Definitely something I'm going to explore later today. So much more to this than I expected. 🙏
I'm so glad and I love your word ! I really find this ritual one of the most influential and reliable ways to really tune into what I need and keep that with me through the year. I hope it does for you too 💕
A synchronicity! I saw the snow clearing up this morning and I could walk in my normal boots again. When colleagues talked about the weather improvement I kept saying the sentence that my mood had been uplifted!
Also good luck and wish you all the best for the new community subscription. I'll have a major financial commitment this year so unfortunately I couldn't indulge myself yet, but I'll keep spreading the word and leaving encouragement here, you're such a kind soul and your gentleness transpires through your words.
Oh Sekar - you are so kind. Your support has been invaluable to me. I love your synchronicity ! I just love it when you have moments like that. I can’t remember, have you chosen your word of the year/do you choose a word?
I haven't zeroed in on one word, still mulling over it, but I've been narrowing down the options. It's exciting to have a list like this to guide me, thanks a lot Emily!
What a lovely word for the year, and I’m sure there’s plenty of exploration to come ✨🌿
Thank you so much David. I hope so.
Love this Emily, and have done it myself as part of my yoga class start to the year. My sankalpa, as it is sometimes known in yogic traditions is the word "expanding". Enjoyed the idea of a bracelet with your word too. 😀
Thank you Tracey. That sounds so wonderful, I really love that as I feel it will expand and grow with you throughout the coming months. I love my bracelet - it is the ritual of putting it on every morning, a gentle but constant reminder of my word.
Also a big fan of the Project You journals, and love that you get a bracelet made! 😊
I hadn't yet chosen a word of the year but drafting yesterdays Substack post, sustainability seemed to emerge, so maybe I'll stick with that! 🌳
https://open.substack.com/pub/laurenkatepowell/p/navigating-the-new-for-2025?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2380rr
Thank you Lauren. Sustainability is such a wonderful idea for the year. I think that could be really expansive. Thank you for linking your post - I'm heading over, armed with a coffee!
Thank you Emily! And yes now that I've sorted of identified it, I definitely want to play and ponder more!
Hello Emily, I really love your word of the year! I hope it will accompany you all along this year and brings you joy.
I've not yet chosen my word of the year, might be first time for me but I surely would like to be less judgemental and smile more.
I believe they can both be applied to all the areas of daily life.
Thanks again for your newsletter. Take care! 🌈💕
Thank you Lara, and thank you for always being so kind. I hope you manage to find your word - there is no rush! It will come to you at the right time. I think your first instincts are perfect. I wish you lots of smiles this week Lara.
Thank you 💖
I'm so glad you received it ! I love having you ! 💕
Balanced is a wonderful anchor to help take you through the year. It was my word of the year a few years ago, and I learnt a lot about myself and my place in the universe that year. Be open, and give yourself plenty of grace, and I am sure you will have a wonderful year.