Good evening!
I have been giving this a lot of thought for the past few days, what should my word for 2012 be? Even now, as I sit here with my sweetie and two four-legged girls, I was struggling to decide what word would I love to sum up my life for this new year. I turned to me sweetie, and out of sheer desperation, I whined to him
“If I had one word that I would want to describe 2012, what would it be???”
Without missing a beat, he said, “Freedom”.
My jaw practically dropped onto the floor. DUH!!! That is such a PERFECT WORD for me, and my 2012!!
Freedom in my life is something that I have been really struggling with!!
Freedom from fear!
Freedom from debt!
Freedom from clutter!
Freedom from indecision!
Freedom from my own perceived limitations!
Freedom from negativity!
This is the year that I want to get out of my own way, and live the creative life that I know that God must have put me on this earth to live.
There is a quote from one of my favorite movies that keeps running through my head. It is from the movie Answer Man:
Kris Lucas: Why can’t I do the things I want to do? There’s so much I know I’m capable of that I never actually do. Why is that?
Arben Faber: The trick is to realize that you’re always doing what you want to do… always. Nobody’s making you do anything. Once you get that, you see that you’re free and that life is really just a series of choices. Nothing happens to you. You choose.
This is something that I need to remember, freedom is a choice, that I either take advantage of or miserably neglect. I am already free!!
What a perfect word for me…Thank you, my love, You still know me so well!!!
FREEDOM!!! I am so excited to see what this new year brings!!! 😉
I hope you will take the time to check out my Fly Tribe’s Blog and visit my friend’s sites. I’d like you to meet them, and see what their words for the year are. Maybe you will be moved to adopt one for yourself!
To access these blogs, either click on the red words above, or the “Word Hop” logo on the right side bar. Either will take you directly to the blog where you will find links to their posts! Enjoy!
Have a FABULOUS evening! 
“If you want to have a different life, live differently!”
Christina, I agree, it’s perfect! Good for you! Love the post.
Thank you, Janet!!! Have a FABULOUS Monday!!! 😉
Luv your word, Christina, and the list that goes along with it. Especially the freedom from clutter. Boy, do I need to follow you on THAT 😉 Enjoy your freedom in 2012!!
Thank you, Ursula!! Freedom from clutter, that one is a really hard one for me – everything seems so important, but baby steps!!
Your fellow flyer,
Christina 😉
Christina,
Fabulous word Freedom! I love how you illustrated that it really is a choice for all of us!
Thank you, Sofia!! I hope you are enjoying the blog hop!! 😉
Freedom! Yea baby. I love your word and the list of things you’re gonna be free from in 2012. 2011 was a year of freedom from clutter for me. I know how hard it is. But it is so worthwhile. It is a work in progress, of course. Cheering you on from afar as you celebrate more freedom in your life. 🙂
Thank you, Sherry!! I hope to be able to say the same thing next year, that 2012 was my year for freedom!! 😉
Christina, Such a great word for all of us! Love your post! Wishing you a fabulous 2012!!!
Thank you, Kathy!!! I hope you have a FABULOUS 2012 as well!! 😉
Love it! So inspired by your post right now! Thank you for sharing that amazing quote. Going to borrow that one.
Wishing you freedom and happy blessings! 🙂
Thank you, Jamie! LOL!! My quotes are your quotes!! 😉
I love the word Freedom!!! I am so glad you chose that word!!
Thank you, Tina!! 😉
Gosh, another great word. Everyone is selecting such powerful words to lead them through 2012. I hope you find lots of freedom this year.
Thank you, Ann!!! 🙂
Love your word! Hadn’t thought of it, but it really is what we are all seeking, isn’t it? Happy to be flying free with you!
Yes, yes we are!! Thank you, Mary!! 😉
may you be ‘free as a bird’ & fly in 2012!!
Thank you, Chelle!! You’ve made my evening!! 😉
Great post, Christina! Freedom is something so easily overlooked, but so very important. Thank you for sharing. Wishing you the best throughout 2012!
Thank you sooo much!! I will keep everyone posted!! 😉
That could of been my word of 2011! But you can always add to the degree of freedom and remind yourself!
I agree!! 😉
Freedom, such a great word! Your list sounds so much like mine – I’m inspired by your word. Thank you for sharing and what a great husband you have for knowing exactly what you needed. Happy 2012! xoxo
Thank you, Lori!! He is a REALLY GOOD man!!! 😉
Yes! Yes! Yes! to all the listings you have for freedom! It’s one of the main keys to unlocking the creativity in you! WOW! What a year you will have. Happy Flying!!
Thank you, Melanie! I just know that this is going to be a FABULOUS year!! 😉
Neglecting to be Free. How absolutely powerful. I wish you lots of goodness and freedom in 2012!
Thank you so much, Kelly!! 😉
What a great husband to know you so well that he came up with the word you needed! I love the words in the quote you used.
Freedom… what a great word! I made a paper doll for a swap and on her arms I wrote “free to be… you and me.” I love that freedom brings us past our limitations.
Mary, that is perfect!! Thank you for sharing!! 😉
Great word and I loved your “Freedom from” list!
Thank you, Kathleen!! 🙂
Thanks so much for sharing that bit of dialog. It really struck me! FREEDOM is such a juicy word, with so many layers. I wish you much freedom in all aspects of your life in 2012. xoxp
Thank you, Cindy!! Here’s to Flying free in 2012!!!
Wow, Christina! That is a great word! And this is a great post. Wishing you much success in the new year!
xoxoxo L
Thank you, Lori!! 😉
Great word…I agree with the quote from the movie. I love your take on this…
Thank you, Carmen!! The first time I heard this quote, I had to stop and listen to it again. I was shocked by how absolutely but simply true it is!!! 😉
Couldn’t agree more with all your words! Great post!
Thank you, Susan! 😉