Choosing a Word

Every year, instead of making resolutions I choose a word to set an intention for the year. This year my word was Orenda which is an Iroquois term for a spiritual power or "a mystical force present in all people that empowers them to affect the world, or to effect change in their own lives." The word reminded me to be brave and to share more of myself this year. As I look to the year ahead I've been considering my new word...I think it may have something to do with kindness or letting go. Does anyone else follow this practice?