As I browsed the internet during the last week or so of 2013, I noticed that variations of the same question kept popping up in several different places, prompting a wide variety of thought-provoking responses from a range of individuals.
“What is your word for 2014?”
I’ve seen this question asked in previous years, but never felt moved to join in… but for whatever reason, this year the idea took hold in my brain and I decided to claim a word for myself for 2014. Throughout the long trip home from Victoria I started exploring several possibilities, and after a couple of days of mulling it over I chose the one that persisted in pushing its way to the forefront of my thoughts.
I like it. I like it a lot. To me, “becoming” suggests ongoing growth, deliberate metamorphosis, a transformative journey. To me, “becoming” is positivity, excitement, anticipation. To me, “becoming” oozes scope and possibility and bundles my wishes for the next year (and beyond) into a hopeful package.
Becoming… fit and healthy.
Becoming… a better wife, daughter, sister, friend.
Becoming… more creative.
Becoming… intentionally organized.
Becoming… content with what I have.
So it’s decided: this word is MY word for 2014.
Do you have a word for 2014?
Please share!
(1 Word 2014 button template courtesy Only A Breath.)
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My word would have to be “explore” I think. I look forward to exploring my creativity. Exploring art and writing in new forms. I love your word. Happy New Year!!!! Happy Birthday too! ♥
Kathy Combs ( recently posted… Resolutions under Pressure
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January 1, 2014
Great word, Kathy – so many interesting possibilities! Happy New Year to you too, and thank you for the birthday wishes!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – December 15-31, 2013
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January 1, 2014
Mine is evolution… For many of the same reasons.
Megan recently posted… Sun Day
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January 1, 2014
Nice one!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – December 15-31, 2013
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January 1, 2014
I love this so much. May 2014 become all you dream of!
Margi recently posted… Seeking to Understand: Background Checks
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January 1, 2014
Thank you so much, Margi – to you as well!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – December 15-31, 2013
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January 1, 2014
Accept. That’s my word. Accept.
Very hard for me, because I am a do-er, a change-r and an action person.
Carol Cassara recently posted… Reimagine your life
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January 1, 2014
I get that! Very best wishes for acceptance in 2014.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – December 15-31, 2013
I like the word you chose. With all the posts of different words for the year, I haven’t seen this one before. It leaves so many opportunities for where you can go/grow with it!
Robyn recently posted… Car Trips before GPS
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January 1, 2014
Thank you! I think so too!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – December 15-31, 2013
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January 1, 2014
Thank you for your post. My word is “restoration”. 2013 was a year that tore down and tore apart — 2014 will be a year of restoration in many areas.
Carol Graham recently posted… I May Be Small — But I Dream Big
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January 1, 2014
Thank you for sharing – may 2014 truly be a year of restoration for you.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – December 15-31, 2013
I LIKE IT… A Lot! Becoming says so much…I just might have to stick it in front of my personal words for 2014! Good choice!
Pam recently posted… Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!
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January 1, 2014
Thank you, Pam!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – December 15-31, 2013
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January 1, 2014
My word is Intentional!
Walker Thornton recently posted… Why Not Add More Pleasure to Your Life?
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January 1, 2014
I love that one!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – December 15-31, 2013
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January 1, 2014
I did the same post today, Laurel! How cool! And I like your graphic for the word – I might have to do one, too!
Barbara Storey recently posted… January 1, 2014 – A Whole New Year of Awesome
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January 1, 2014
I thought the graphic was cool – I love chalkboard-type graphics. And I really enjoyed your post!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – December 15-31, 2013
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January 1, 2014
I love your word! I chose finish because I started a lot of projects in 2013 and finished very little.
Happy New Year to you and your family!
Doreen McGettigan recently posted… 10 Suggestions to help you achieve your 2014 goals…
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January 1, 2014
Excellent word! And Happy New Year to you and yours!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – December 15-31, 2013
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January 1, 2014
“Becoming” is a great word for the year. It has so much potential behind it.
If I were to pick a word for the year it would be “Expanding,” because I’m “Expanding” my horizons, “Expanding” my writing, “Expanding” my circle of friends, and more.
I’ll have to give this some thought and see if I want to blog about a single word this week. (Or at any other point during the year…)
Thanks for the great post!
Casi recently posted… 2014 Challenges
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January 1, 2014
I like “expanding” – great word for the year! Thanks for sharing!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – December 15-31, 2013
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January 1, 2014
My word for 2014…Change. It’s all good. I am ready.
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January 1, 2014
Excellent.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – December 15-31, 2013
I love your word! Mine, I think, is similar in spirit: Progress. May this be a year of “moving toward” for both of us!
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January 1, 2014
Yes indeed!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – December 15-31, 2013
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January 2, 2014
May all your becomings be successful. I love setting a word at the start of the year and watching it unfold as the year progresses. Wish you an awesome 2014
Suzy recently posted… UBC Day 2: My Word for 2014
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January 2, 2014
Thank you so much, Suzy! Happy 2014 to you.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – December 15-31, 2013
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January 2, 2014
I think my word would have to be “breathe.” I feel like it’s something I didn’t do enough of in 2013. Or maybe “exist.” I don’t know, something that will remind me to live without crazy expectations for what my life should look like.
Chavaira recently posted… Dodging Raindrops
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January 2, 2014
Sounds like a great plan to me! Thank you for sharing.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Photo A Day Challenge – December 15-31, 2013
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January 3, 2014
I have 3 words AND a song! I have done this for the past 4 years thanks to Chris Brogan’s suggestion. The song was my own idea.
My three words are Consistency, Compassion and Simplify. My song is one by The Alternative Routes called Nothing More. I love your word choice!! It is perfect in so many ways.
Beth Ann Chiles recently posted… Swing Deinrd
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January 3, 2014
Great words, and lovely idea – thank you so much for sharing!
Laurel Regan recently posted… Procrastinator or Checklist Checker?
Been waiting a few days to get this comment up…finally. I like your word, Becoming. My word is: Calm. I wish for myself more calm moments. I think I’ll be able to keep this word…
Life Breath Present recently posted… Holiday Travel, Part 2
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January 3, 2014
That’s a great word… wishing you many calm moments in 2014.
Laurel Regan recently posted… Procrastinator or Checklist Checker?
That’s a great word for the year and some great goals. I always choose a theme song … this year Katy Perry ROAR
marika recently posted… Back to the Attic
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January 6, 2014
Love the idea of a theme song for the year! I’ll have to give that one some thought.
Laurel Regan recently posted… International Blog Delurking Week 2014
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January 9, 2014
This year I plan to execute my plan. Wait. “Execute?” That sounds deathly.
My word for the year is “DO.”
(Last year, my word was “BE.” I wonder if I can think of more two-lettered words for future years.)
Adela recently posted… Watching Ti-ime Slip Away
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January 9, 2014
I like it! Hmmm, next year could be focused on travel, and your word could be GO?!
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