Bit by Bit

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One Little Word for 2018

Fragment by Fragment

Piece

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Flake

Crumb

Chip

Snip

Sliver

Morsel

Section

Dab

Portion

Sample

Smidgen

Dollop

Dumpling

Driblet

Atom

Portion

Bubble

Snippet

Peanut

Sprinkling

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1

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Seed

For the love of the thesaurus which I always have had, I want to cover the capacity of one small 3 letter word to convey the magnitude of its meaning and the many small things that can make a difference.

I'm not a person of large accomplishments but feel comfort in the world of miniscule.  I have had no life of grandiose but bits and pieces of love, joy, remorse, and comfort.  

On a small scale, I experience life.  I have been known to compare myself to a mouse--seeing much without being seen, snacking along the way, and feeling the joy/heartache of many.  I just want to plant a seed, not construct a monolith but just a sprinkling of ideas along the way.

I am just a BIT of this universe. 

It's the small things after all that really matter at some point.

Number 7

The One Little Word pursuit began early this year.  I started in December rather than after the new year arrived.

This is my 7th year choosing OLW.

    

     2011-glass

     2012-treasure

     2013-rock

     2014-savor

     2015-define

     2016-be

     2017-strength!

I considered courage, energy, warmth, health, acceptance. In order to enable any word to work for me, I must have strength. Strength in body, mind, and soul.

"Be" has been my favorite OLW so far.  I wanted to just "be."  It was a light and airy word.  I needed a big break from "define."  This word conjured up realities and unhappiness.  I said things I maybe shouldn't have said, but these words and thoughts were always there ready to come out.  So I became myself with "be." The harshness remained but softened.  Now what?

The word "acceptance" seemed like a word that expressed "surrender."  After all the work I had done with "define," I decided this was not acceptable!  I wasn't quitting.  I must continue on from what I have learned and experienced.  Acceptance is what got me in this bind. 

I'm getting older every day.  My mind is not as quick, nor is my body.  Not moving in mind and body is a slow death before the heart stops.

When I do my exercises, I remind myself of walking better to be with my grandkids, shopping when I want, and taking care of myself.

I feel stronger just thinking about my new word. 


Happy New Year!

"BE"

It's easier than define.

It's positive and free.

Bravely be who you are.

Accept what you cannot change.

Change what you can.

Easier said than done.

Being can come with tears.

It's a reality, an acceptance.

It is what it is.

Black

Never thought of black--

Not in a million years.

But there he was--

Glossy black, cuddly-like, smart.

The angry dog across the way growled,

"Pick me instead."

Black won us over and over.

Soon to be beloved.

"Shadow" became his name--

Chosen in childhood long ago.

Wagging tail, loving nature, and smiles 

As years go by.

Now blind, legs weak,

Soul still full of life.

Walking, boating,

Sleeping by the fire.

Love you, Shadow.

You're one of the best!

Going, Going..............

I know it's not
"Good-bye" to summer yet.
But I feel the pull--

Cicadas chirp throughout the yard.

Crickets fill the night.

Daylight lessens.

The porch sun sits differently.
Flowers go to seed.
Leaves start to fade.

Robins go north to visit.
Sunflowers reach their highest.
Grass grows paler.

I love you, Summer.
Stay with me longer this year and every year.
Love, love, love you, Summer.

The State of "Being"

     It's May already!

I'm not writing much.

Maybe just because I'm "being." (Not a good excuse!)

"Being" is okay for my OLW.

Rather than defining (although it will always be there because that's me!),

I'm trying to enjoy what is going on right now.

I've always thought about what is next, not savoring what is "now."

Life is hard.

Life is good.

Life is connecting.

Life is for the taking.

Too bad so many don't appreciate what life holds

In spite of all the formidable that surrounds us.

Formidable won't go away.

Be in the moment, and be thankful.

Be here.

Be there for others.

Be positive for everyone's sake.

I'm thankful for the positive people in my life

And the small things that touch my heart.

Be in the moment.

                                  

BE

One Little Word is what I have today.
It's the shortest one yet.

BE.
Just BE.

Last year I tried too hard
To DEFINE every little thing.

This year I will just BE.

BE me.
BE true to myself.
BE in the moment.
BE present.
BE there.
BE aware.
BE quiet.
BE kind.
BE in tune.
BE alive.

Can't wait to embody 2016.