this word presented itself to me several weeks ago. more or less out of the blue. i tried it on for size. then let it sit a while. it felt right but lately i’ve had some doubts… i mean there are other words that i “like” better. maybe it’s seeing everyone else’s words and second guessing myself (um, yes, i have a tendency to do that!) but in the end it’s a personal decision. it has to feel right at this particular time and move me forward in new ways.
2 years ago, when i started playing along with the word game (i totally resisted it because i really hate doing stuff just because everyone else is doing it…) i ended up choosing JUSTBE. i had recently had to deal with a fairly abrupt and unplanned early retirement. my head was bouncing randomly in all sorts of different directions… trying to figure out what was next in my life. i felt the need to concentrate on “being” instead of “doing”. this focus turned out to be super powerful in my life and its influence continues to this day…
once i was able to reign in my rebel thoughts and focus more on being present, i felt the need to IMAGINE the possibilities, in a somewhat structured way. i did a lot of “organized brainstorming”, regular journaling and art journaling. this has lead me down some new and interesting roads and i plan to continue those practices!
but at some point, you have to move beyond ideas… to step up and VENTURE out. to try new things. to reach beyond your comfort zone. to take some risks. in my younger years, i did a lot of this sort of thing, but i seem to have settled somewhat with age… often opting for the “comfortable”. so i want to step it up a bit…. i’m still young enough to do some VENTURING!!
so there you have it!
(oh - it hasn’t escaped me
that the cousin to VENTURE is
(AD)VENTURE)….
stay tuned!!
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| Me embracing the new year!! |
(all photos taken this past week in southern arizona)
Love it Patty!
ReplyDeletePerfect! Beautiful photo of YOU. xoDonna
ReplyDeleteYou look great in your ventures :). All the best in the new year.
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Venture - that word fits you perfectly! Great choice, Patty. And your photos - just beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove reading your process - from year to year and word-to-word. I think venture sounds like a new year filled with all sorts of possibility!
ReplyDeleteI didn't know the difference between venture and adventure. When I translated them the word venture gave much more of different suggestions like dare to take risks, so I think it's a good choice of you.
ReplyDeleteYay, Patty! I am looking forward to seeing what your year and your word has in store! Here's to venturing and adventuring! (I think this is also my year of stepping outside my boxes .. so if you need extra support, just holler! We can commiserate together. ;)
ReplyDeletepatty-I LOVE your new word...it is so YOU...right where you are in life...this part of your journey. LOVE!! And can i just say that your Arizona pics are so amazing...I want to jump right in through the computer screen!!! Seriosuly...I love the light..the way you have captured the essence of the place.
ReplyDeleteP.S. yes...yop\ur Imagine post totally inspired me to pick a word...you explained it just right and...I got it!! Thanks so much! xxx
Each photo is marvelous and the last one is my favorite as you start out a new year and "venture" forth.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Patty, for visiting my blog. I did add some paint to my textured board book and I'm eager to see your textured projects. It is fun to do and I learned a lot from the front cover to the back one.
Carolyn S
I love yours word Patty... this is very beautiful word and it make life beautiful and full of happiness.I am looking forward to seeing what your year and your word has in store!Love reading your process - from year to year and word-to-word. I think venture sounds like a new year filled with all sorts of possibility!It is fun to do and I learned a lot from the front cover to the back one. and i really appreciate you for this types of word.
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