My Goal for 2013

     I like to choose one word to summarize my hopes for the new year.  One word I can think about and strive towards.  And so for several months I have pondered what it was I felt like I was missing, and the word that kept popping into my mind was, Contentment.  To be satisfied with things as they are.  But, ironically, I wasn't content with Contentment, the word just didn't feel right, and I wasn't sure why until I read this quote:

"If God gave you contentment then you would never pursue your life purpose. 

It is your restlessness that pushes you to take action, change your life

and seek more of what you could possibly be."

Shannon L. Alder

 

      I knew after reading that quote that Contentment was not the right word for me because I am continually striving to be a little better each day.  So in its place I have found my new word for the year that describes what I'm yearning for, it's Peace.  I love this word because it doesn't imply that life is going to be perfect, or that I can be perfect.  It's simply a reminder that even through the highs and lows of life I can be free of distraction & anxiety if I continually work on the things that bring me peace.  That is what I am striving for this year!     

 

"Peace.  It does not mean to be in a place where there is no noise, trouble or hard work. 

It means to be in the midst of those things and still be calm in your heart."

(unknown)