Word of the Year (VIDEO)

​There are numerous ways to ring in the New Year utilizing rituals for ushering in good health, wealth, and vitality, from sweeping out the old energy to kissing and embracing loved ones at the stroke of midnite.  

​A lovely tradition introduced to me a few years ago is choosing a word, or phrase, to represent what the focus of your year will be.

In 2020, my "word of the year" was a bit too telling of the drama of the year to come. Unfortunately, it happened to be so telling; I skipped the ritual for 2021. This New Year has felt refreshing and rejuvenating for me, so I've decided to pick up this ritual again.

​I typically don't seek out information for myself. I prefer to let the information come to me. If I need to know it, I will be alerted by my intuition. However, I do enjoy doing a "Word of the Year" to tap into the energy of the year ahead gently. 

How to Choose Your Word

There are many ways to reveal your word or phrase of the year. You can choose a word that you want your year to embody, or you can let the word choose you. 

Alternatively, you can set your intention to bring a word to you. Letting a word come to you may be done via an intentional meditation, asking for a word or phrase while in a meditative state. Your intention may also bring a repetitive word that seems to keep popping up everywhere and won't leave you alone. 

There is no wrong way to do this exercise if your word resonates with you. 

What Now?

Once I have my word, I like to write it in the front of my planner. This way, I can refer back to it and think about how it relates to where I'm at presently.  Once identified, the word often holds significant insight into the coming year. You can also meditate on it and see what other lessons it will teach you throughout the year.  At the end of the year, I will often reflect and see how the word or phrase is applied through the year. 

You can choose to share your word, or keep it to yourself. The potency of the word doesn't change if you share it with others. 

How do you find your word of the year? How do you use it once you have it? I would love to hear any traditions or rituals surrounding it! 

Love,
Arielle Sterling