**Reflecting on My Words for the Year: Relax, Receive, Radiate**
As we step into each new year, many of us search for ways to guide our journeys and anchor our intentions. In this blog post, I’ll share how choosing three simple words transformed my year, offering insights into how you, too, might find clarity and purpose through this practice.
I was surprised to receive 3 words when I did my word of the year steps last December.
—Relax, Receive, Radiate—
The affirmation that accompanied these words, “When I allow myself to relax and receive, then I more easily radiate God’s love,” served as a reminder of how these words could work together through my experiences.
**The Journey of Relaxation**
My first focus was on embracing relaxation. As someone who enjoys reading, taking moments to unwind was intuitive and beneficial. It reminded me of the importance of pausing amidst the week’s hustle. However, the real challenge lay in the realm of receiving.
**Learning to Receive**
Asking for help is never easy, particularly for those of us who value independence. Through participating in Heather’s Bold Nine Coaching Program—a gift for any Enneagram nine—I learned to redefine what receiving means. This shift in perspective not only impacted how I asked for help but also led to significant changes at home. By confidently expressing my desire for assistance with cooking, I discovered the unexpected joy and cooperation in my family, transforming them into willing personal chefs!
**Radiating Love and Light**
Lastly, radiating God’s love became a profound practice. It’s my intention to continue sharing that light, especially through this podcast/blog. By accepting love from above, I hope to spread kindness and positivity as effortlessly as the Care Bears do.
**Overcoming Life’s Surprises**
Life, inevitably, threw some unexpected challenges my way. After my son Bryson embarked on his mission, strange neurological symptoms demanded attention. Ironically, God’s message to “relax” became unavoidable after a fall resulted in a broken foot. During this enforced downtime, I truly learned what it means to rest deeply, a period that led to the resolution of my symptoms.
** Your Word for the Year: Join the Journey**
My journey with these words has been transformative, and now I invite you to experience this change for yourself. Discover your guiding word for 2025 through my five-step process, and gain support in our Facebook group or on Instagram.
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I hope that through these stories and invitations, you feel inspired to embrace a simpler, more intentional way to navigate the year to come. May you relax, receive, and radiate your truth brightly.