one little word

Been pondering one little word for 2014.

Last year was JOY.  

It's a good word.  Joy does not require life to be perfect.  It requires me to see and live with, and find joy in the imperfection.

Joyful living requires me to live in the present.  That's a good thing.

Joy is still a good word.  I still need to be conscious of seeking joy.  It's easy to be joyful on top of a mountain on a warm sunny day. But not so easy other time.  Especially when I feel pissy.


A new word has kept showing itself.  

This quote is on my fridge. 




My one word for 2014.


Kindness.  

Doing something for another, with no expectation of return.


Even when it is hard.  'Cause I don't' always want to be kind. 

Especially when I am feeling pissy. 



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  1. I like that word too. It reminds me of the quote from the book Wonder "when given the choice of being right or being kind...choose kind". I think about that a lot in conversations with kids and adults. :)

    NotJustChild'sPlay

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    1. Kind does seem to be the right answer, doesn't it.

      Sandi

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  2. I always have a sign in my classroom that says "Kindness Counts." It's more for me than the kids. Kindness is a good word for the new year:)

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    1. "be kind to unkind people - they need it most" is the saying that gets me. working on it.

      Sandi

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  3. I love your choice! But I can't imagine you being pissy:)
    Love Miss Trayers quote, too.

    Grade ONEderful
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  4. I try and keep the pissiness in my head. Sometimes it slips out.

    Sandi

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  5. Great word for the new year ahead! I think you've already got it down pat.

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  6. I just wandered over here from somewhere - can't remember for sure where. I really like your quote about kindness - is that yours? Can I borrow/copy it?
    Sara

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