It’s that time of year again —> Reflection without judgment upon the past year. What worked well. Where can I make improvements? AND choosing one word for the new year to create my “Divine Intention”. I have already chosen my 2015 word, but will share after returning from my R&R trip next week.

Why choose “one” word? Most people create a long list of resolutions and never stick with it. Within a few months their list is forgotten. However, choosing one word and incorporating it into our every day life in ALL areas of our life over a full year, works incredibly well for many. I honestly cannot remember where I heard about this personal challenge (likely a book from the mid 90s), but I’ve done it every year for quite some time.

Remember the mantra, “How you do anything is how you do everything.” This is a quote from one of my leadership mentors, the late Brian Klemmer. And the word I’ve chosen over the years has interestingly played a significant role in many areas of my life: mind, body, spirit, emotion, relationships, family, friends, finances, etc.

For example, my word in 2011 was ‘move’. What this means to me and how it covered many areas in my life: Move my body, move my mind, move forward on personal goals, move into and beyond my dreams, move out things not working, move relationships closer, move projects to completion, move closer to God/source, and move to a warmer climate.

I highly recommend this personal/spiritual development exercise. You’ll be amazed at how your life will change over a year.

To help cultivate your own ideas, here are my words over the years. BE sure that your words have meaning for you. The more meaning they have for you, the stronger your desire will be to cultivate and move through your Divine Intention in multiple areas of your life.

2018 streamline
2017 blossom
2016 natural
2015 delight
2014 relationships
2013 focus
2012 authenticity
2011 move
2010 compassion
2009 experiential
2008 explore
2007 health
2006 grow
2005 grounded
2004 speed
2003 learn
2002 responsible
2001 build
2000 entrepreneurship
1999 courage
1998 thankful
1997 trust
1996 present

When I return from my R&R spa retreat, I’ll post my 2015 word. I really like my word and every day, it feels more ‘right’. But just want to be sure it’s super strong and moves my heart after I return, because I expect I’ll be in a difference place mentally, spiritually when I return.

Update: My 2015 word is “delight”. Finding the delightful warm fuzzy spot in ALL things that appear in my life. Embracing the lesson while knowing there is delight in doing so.

If YOU know what your word for 2015 will be, post it here to inspire others.

A successful entrepreneur, Susan Abrams Milligan has worked for over twenty years in the field of spirituality and self development. She is internationally recognized as a mentor who powerfully guides people to rediscover who they really are as well as become successful entrepreneurs themselves. [/author_image]

Susan Abrams Milligan is the Author of the series, “BEing Spiritually Intelligent”. Susan is also a Personal Development Coach, Spiritual Coach and Certified Health Coach. A successful entrepreneur, Susan has worked for over twenty years in the field of spirituality and self development. She is internationally recognized as a mentor who powerfully guides people to rediscover who they really are as well as become successful entrepreneurs themselves.