A new pathway opens for my 2025 Spiritual Journey. It is guided by a new one little word. My former collection of OLWs will not be forgotten or discarded. They are the foundation that I have walked on since 2014. While reflecting on my stepping stones below, I open my heart to the possibilities for 20225 with a new guiding word.
My collection of one words strengthens my spiritual journey each year. In December, I eagerly awaited a new word, a connector that creates newness. Little did I know that my word had been waiting for me since 2014. In that blog post, I wrote the following about my one word openness. "A connector on my journey, the enticer to find possibilities in life by shifting, reflecting, redirecting, redesigning, and renewing my course of action."
I intentionally paused life since May 2024 due to a medical issue. I am ready for RENEW to restore what has faded and create newness in my life. I hope 2025 will provide a fresh start and a positive change to restore, revitalize, and make life feel fresh again. Psalm 51:10 holds the essence of my one word. "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." After last year's interruption, I confidently return to my spiritual path.
Wishing you beautiful renewal this year! Ruth, thereisnosuchthingasagodforsakentown.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteRuth, thank you for your wishes. I am hoping for a physical renewal and spiritual one this year.
DeleteCarol: Thank you for your comment on my blog this morning. It gave me a lift! I wish you renewal this year, a complete return to health and a year of joy!
ReplyDeleteIs this from you, Ruth? I also feel a lift when people comment on my blog. Happy 2025!
DeleteBest wishes for a year that brings renewal to your life!
ReplyDeleteMary Lee, thank you for you best wishes. I appreciate the cheerleaders that I have in the PF community.
DeleteCarol, I love your word, renew! I hope this new year provides the time for restoration and creation that you're craving. It's hard to pause our plans when life throws us a curve ball.
ReplyDeleteI love how you created a new p em with your OLWs from each year. I've just been adding to my original poemwith each year's new word, but there's something wonderful about creating something totally new.
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DeleteRamona, it is always good to chat with you. OLWs are so much better than resolutions. Yes, I also hope that life presents opportunities to restore and create. The storm is about to come tonight so everyone is trying to prepare. I have the chicken soup simmering on the stove and searching through the internet for something new to bake or prepare. I just paused to think that this is a creative act. Enjoy this week.
DeleteHow marvelous that your poem includes all the years' stair steps of OLWs to your 'renew', Carol. It's so fitting and lovely to think of the journey you've made. I wish you the best 2025 offers! Happy New Year!
ReplyDeleteLinda, I am hoping that this year I can renew my spirit and my strength with the guidance of my one word. It will be a journey but I am confident that I will find pathways that open for me. The snow came down sideways today but it only gave a slight covering on the lawn. At least it allowed me to enjoy the art of wintering.
DeleteRenew! A beautiful prayer all in one word, Carol! I add mine to yours: May your steadfast spirit know the joy of renewal. Blessings for the coming year!
ReplyDeletePatricia, I like the idea that Renew is a beautiful prayer all in one word. Thank you for that image and that you added yours to mine. I am thrilled that we were poem swap this season. Today, I found the calm needed to bring peace to our area. The snow is a beautiful blanket of warmth for the earth.
DeleteWhat a wonderful word to frame and inspire your year! I hope it brings healing.
ReplyDeleteSarah, this morning healing touched me. The snow settled in and the beauty of the earth is unbelievable. I am ready for renewal.
DeleteI'm cheering you on in 2025 for refreshing renewal and full health. Happy New Year, Carol! Your list of OLWs is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteLinda, it is wonderful to have a cheering group of poets to bring me peace, calm, and healing. I hope your area has the beauty of a snowfallen day just like mine has. It is a photo that needs a poem.
DeleteWow, I love seeing all those words together in your poem, Carol. Thinking of you renewing...xo
ReplyDeleteIrene, it was fun placing all my words in one poem. It allows me to dip into my one word band and make the most of a year to renew.
DeleteCarol, the word renew is a beautiful one, full of hope and promise for the coming year. It's a word that can apply in so many different aspects of life - health, happiness, relationships, spirituality, and so many more. I pray you see renewal in lots of ways, and I love that you chose the verb form of the word.
ReplyDeleteRenew as a verb is a powerful word for me. I plan on bringing it into my life as much as I can. I thank you for your comments but wish I knew who I was speaking to.
DeleteI love how you wove together all of your previous words. I hope the new year brings you peace, joy, and lots of ways to RENEW.
ReplyDeleteRose, I woke up today thrilled that the snow is blanketing my property. I am totally surprised the snow is thick and shiny just like Long Island weather when the storms settle.
DeleteRenew is a great word for a new year and for healing. I wish you much healing in 2025.
ReplyDeleteMarcie, renew will direct me to healing this year.. It allowed me to pause this morning when I opened the door to the beauty of a snowkissed morning. Enjoy your snow day.
Delete"Renew" encompasses so much, Carol. Wishing you a 2025 full of robust renewal of all kinds!
ReplyDeleteKaren, robust renewal is what I need. Today, it brought me a bucket of snow to connect with. My camera is out and my thoughts are calming coming together. I hope the snow is beautiful looking in your area.
DeleteCarol, Yes, to health and renewal in 2025. It was a joy to read your poem summary of all your words since 2014. Beautiful! Psalm 51:10 is a favorite of mine: "Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Yes!
ReplyDeleteDenise, Renew a steadfast spirit is what I am looking for this season. Opening the door to the beauty of winter's snowy beauty is enough to start my day as I renew the look in my great room to a wintery setting. I have my manger scene still out as I do each year up to the Epiphany. Today's snow day makes me feel cozy as I hold a steadfast spirit in my heart.
DeleteRenew is a beautiful word for you as you gain your health back. I hope you are doing better. Health seems to be so fragile and we should not take it for granted. I love how you used all of your words in a poem.
ReplyDeleteMargaret, Renew chose me mid-December and I am excited to have it appear in my life. I need the spirit of renewal to light my way and bring peace and calm. This morning, the snow blanketing the ground is a wonderful way to see the beauty of nature. I wish I could send you a packet of snow to show you how glistening it is.
DeleteCarol, I'm glad to hear you feel ready for renewal and restoration--may 2025 bring as much as you can bear! (Although I have to say you seemed to me to keep up a pretty good stream of participation--are you SURE you paused?) It's so fun to see all your OLWs together in one poem.
ReplyDeleteHeidi, I smiled when I got to you statement, "are you SURE you paused. My family always says slow down. I am so excited that I woke to the beauty of glistening snow. It's a snow day everywhere around me so it is an automatic slowdown day. I hope the snow is touching your lawn as well.
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