Language mirrors life. For 2024, WOTY picks like 'dystopian,' 'demure,' 'deadname,' and 'implode' reflect our shared anxieties. But what's your personal WOTY?
I think my word is "accept" — which, on one hand, is very similar to "surrender" as it implies not fighting against. But it also has another meaning for me, which is to "receive" or "allow" — to accept help, to accept kindness, to accept support. It's something I'm actively working on, to accept as well as give, an it's something that India teaches me time and time again. To accept, to allow, to receive, to be.
My word has always been 'Sharanagathoham'. I first uttered it during my son's accident in 2011 and has been my anchor ever since. Nothing new this year. I remain a 'Sharanagat.'
My word this year is ‘Equanimity’. During a really chaotic year, I’ve struggled & eventually learnt to control my anxiety about how my decisions will impact my future self(s). Love your reminder to surrender & embrace my whole self.
I think my word is "accept" — which, on one hand, is very similar to "surrender" as it implies not fighting against. But it also has another meaning for me, which is to "receive" or "allow" — to accept help, to accept kindness, to accept support. It's something I'm actively working on, to accept as well as give, an it's something that India teaches me time and time again. To accept, to allow, to receive, to be.
its "whatever" for me.
No great wisdom, very muck like surrender, but with a hint of "This doesn't deserve my undivided attention"
Wishing for a more action oriented word for 2025.
My word has always been 'Sharanagathoham'. I first uttered it during my son's accident in 2011 and has been my anchor ever since. Nothing new this year. I remain a 'Sharanagat.'
Beautiful post Jay.
My word this year is ‘Equanimity’. During a really chaotic year, I’ve struggled & eventually learnt to control my anxiety about how my decisions will impact my future self(s). Love your reminder to surrender & embrace my whole self.