One Little Word

I've seen my friends participate in this in the past, and this year, I feel like I need a little guidance, a touchstone if you will. 2013 was rough. It was beautiful and exhausting. I've come out the end of it tougher but wiser. But it's left me feeling that this year needs to be a little more fulfilling. I'm tired of just getting by. I want more.

So this year, instead of a traditional resolution, I want something a little more flexible, a little more encompasing. One Little Word was created by Ali Edwards, and was exactly what I needed. Instead of a particular goal, you choose a word that will shape your year. Something to come back to repeatedly and to help you shape your goals throughout the year. This year I wanted our family to DO more things. I want to spend less time and money on things, and spend them on experiences. Charlie is going to be one in February, and we will be able to be out in the world more. So this year I chose the word (drumroll please):

Experience

I want to experience more things as a family.

I want to experience my kids growing, learning and changing.

I want to experience at least two new things. Something I've never done before.

I want to be in the moment and experience my life, instead of it just going by.

My word of 2014 is Experience.

I'll be updating more about my experience with experience this year here. I hope you'll join me!