We should all have one, ya know.
One word.
One word we want to live by, strive for, look towards.
When I first start working with a bride, I have her fill out a Wedding Information sheet. Basically, I want to know more about her, her sweetie, what she’s worried about, what makes her happy, and what she pictures when she closes her eyes & dreams of her wedding. I tell her to give me 3 words that describe her wedding. 3 and only 3. (Though sometimes my silly brides like to add a few more:).
Why do I have them narrow it down?
I want them to be focused. I want us to have a clear vision for their entire day. Their words can be how they want to feel, how they want guests to feel, how they want it to look… I’m open to WHATEVER their heart desires: Romantic, Intimate, Classic, Rustic, Party, Emotional, Airy, Bold…
So, if I ask them to do this so that we can be INTENTIONAL with every bit of planning, why would I not do the same for the new year? I want to be INTENTIONAL, right? I want to be focused, to have a clear vision for my year.
And, in order to do that, I need a word, too. But instead of 3 words, I’m giving myself 1. 1 word that accompanies every thing I want 2014 to entail…
I thought of a lot, actually. Present. Satisfied. Content.
But Simplicity kept sticking out to me… Maybe it’s because I walked through the #simplify2014 with Emily Ley. Maybe it’s because the #contentmentchallenge is beginning to teach me that less is more. Whatever the reason, Simplicity it is.
A year that is beautiful, well-thought-out, and simple. A year that is dedicated to the treasures of my heart… the SIMPLE treasures. You know, things like: Monday nights cozied up on the couch with my hubs. Group texts with my best friends. A really, really good book. A hike in the mountains with Knox. A day doing nothing just because you can. Playing with flowers because I really enjoy it.
This year, I will focus on the present, and not Instagram; I will work with clients who value the simplest of things: their love with their sweetheart; I will put more satisfaction in the abundance I’ve already been given, not what I think I need; and I will value my relationships with clients over not the number I’ve booked.
Simplicity. Simple. Simplify. Simplified.
2014, you’re going to be really, really amazing. And I simply can’t wait 🙂
xo! kat
Have you read One Word? (http://www.amazon.com/Word-that-will-Change-Your/dp/111854241X) One of the guys that wrote it is Jimmy Page, who runs the FCA of the mid- atlantic region and goes to my church. He did a sermon on it at my church last year (http://sermons.lifepointchurch.us/recent-messages/one-word-that-will-change-your-life/254/) and this year at new years and was really great. Love your word. Love your heart. xo
No I haven’t heard of it! I need to check it out 🙂
that is a great word to have for 2014! i like it a lot! life is go great when we focus on what matters and simplifying things can totally make that happen! my word for 2014 is doer (it’s a weird one!) haha. i chose that one because of love does (great book)! in the book, bob goff talks about how it’s easy to say you love people, but DOING something about it makes all the difference. and that’s the same way with showing God’s love. we can say we love God, but if we never do anything about it, how are we really impacting others? you should definitely add that to your reading list! 😉
Love it! I see this is a lot of people’s word this year! My word is Fearless! Although I don’t think one can actually be fearless, since we’ll still feel the fear… but I’m going to to do it anyways!