I was inspired by something I heard in the barrage of New Year's Resolutions. That was, to forgo them and instead opt for a year guided by intention. Choose a word as a beacon for the year's intention, rather than a goal.
At first I thought happiness would be my guide. Doing things that bring joy and mindfully opting out of screen time. Which led to the thought of enough; as in enough time for myself, recognizing when I've had enough.
After letting ideas percolate, I've decided to
SAVOUR
Savour not only food and drink, but also the moments that bring me joy, the time with people I love. Intentionally carve out occasions and experiences to savour and the moments between to let it all deepen in appreciation. Savouring the bitter with the sweet.
Searching for illustrations yielded these graphics from an oline course about Savouring on Open.Edu
Marvelling, basking, giving thanks, luxuriating, being mindful. I think if I take this attitude cutting back on things that aren't so great for me will come naturally... so less screen time, eating better, being present will follow. Worth the experiment!
Collins / Definition of 'savour' Word forms: savours, savouring, savoured
noun
1.
the quality in a substance that is perceived by the sense of taste or smell
2
a specific taste or smell
the savour of lime
3.
a slight but distinctive quality or trace
4.
the power to excite interest
the savour of wit has been lost
5. archaic
reputation
verb
6. (intransitive; often foll by of)
to possess the taste or smell (of)
7. (intransitive; often foll by of)
to have a suggestion (of)
8. (transitive)
to give a taste to; season
9. (transitive)
to taste or smell, esp appreciatively
10. (transitive)
to relish or enjoy
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