Word for the Year

[cmk418]

Every year on the first Sunday in January, my church gives out "Spark Words" to all the people in attendance at service (either in person or on-line). The words are chosen at random and you're asked to use it as a sort of touchstone during the course of the year. In the past, my words were "Trust" (which I nearly threw back in because that's a hard one for me) and "Sunrise" (which I still am not sure what I was supposed to do with that)- there were a couple of others as well, but I don't remember what they were.

This year the word I chose was "Vitality." Merriam-Webster defines it as "lively and animated character" and "power of enduring". Some synonyms are vigorousness, vibrancy, exuberance, liveliness, cheerfulness, and enthusiasm.

So I guess the plan is not to sleepwalk through the next year, but to be enthusiastic in my actions. There might be days when this is as difficult as "trust.

If you had to pick a word, not at random, what would your word be for the year?

Until next time.
With exuberance,
C-

Comments

[asphaltcowgrrl]

Yeah, even for someone who trusts pretty easily like me, it can be very difficult to put into action.

I like vitality. It has a great vibe and will certainly help get you through the year.

For me, I think I'd go with progress. I'm generally a pretty content person, happy to be and do they way I have been. But things have been forcing me out of my comfort zone the last couple of years, which has been changing me. And I want to continue to progress and become this new person I feel lurking about.

[cmk418]

That's a really great word to focus on. Wishing you much success in your progression in 2026!

[asphaltcowgrrl]

Thank you! It's a slow movement forward, but forward I shall go!

[cornerofmadness]

I think it would be create

[cmk418]

That's a great one for you. Between your writing and your cosplay, I hope you're able to cultivate many opportunities for creating this year.

[cornerofmadness]

thank you