I don’t actually do the #oneword factor. I imply I give it some thought and naturally, a phrase appears to emerge however not with the identical intention as many. Prior to now, I’ve used and centered on issues like pleasure and delight and people phrases final for much longer than a yr. They stick and grow to be a part of my private {and professional} persona.
This yr I do have a phrase that has been rising over the previous few months so maybe there’s worth in documenting and recording it. So my sorta #oneword for 2023 is savour or savor for individuals who have an aversion to the letter u.
Savour, as in “to relish for an prolonged time” is for me about slowing down and being conscious.
I need to savour the meals I eat. As I eat higher, a part of that work is to savour and be conscious of what I eat. Being a bit of extra French and making consuming an occasion even when it actually isn’t an occasion is one thing which may enhance my relationship with meals and keep away from these events the place we squeeze meals into our busy schedules.
I need to savour the time I spend with my grandkids. If you understand me in any respect, you understand that my three grandkids are an enormous a part of my world. Whereas I’m blessed to dwell in the identical metropolis and get to spend as a lot time as I would like, I additionally understand it gained’t be like this for lengthy. The youngest is approaching 2 and in a number of years, they’ll all be in class and can be main their very own lives filled with actions and associates. I don’t need to take any moments without any consideration. Even these the place they cry or act their age. It is a magical time in an individual’s life and I need to get all I can out of it.
I need to savour my golf. Golf is nearly a religious expertise for me. Being outdoor and being with associates and dealing on my recreation are all issues that I actually love. Golf is such a metaphor for all times in that it brings up loads of emotions and highs and lows in a number of hours. Embracing all of it’s one thing I’m fairly good at already however need to proceed to pursue.
I need to savour my travels. My spouse and I travelled over Christmas and like everybody else had our delays and cancellations. However somewhat than specializing in that, we consider our time away as a present. Seeing the world means accepting that it’s not at all times simple however that the literal journey is a part of it.
I need to savour my weekends. Whereas I’ve been working remotely for over a decade, Not till the pandemic was I actually a 40-hour week in entrance of a pc man. Beforehand I travelled a lot that after I was house it was not often a full week so it didn’t really feel fairly so mundane. Since 2022, I observed how rather more I regarded ahead to the weekend. Detaching from work has been so necessary. At occasions, I nonetheless really feel the urge to perform a little work however for essentially the most half, I’ve resisted. I need to proceed to see weekends as a time to relaxation and rejuvenate.
I need to savour work. At 58, I’m typically requested and ask myself about retirement. I’m not prepared and unsure after I can be however I don’t envision retirement can be one thing I do to keep away from work. I do take pleasure in what I do. I’ll say that previously few years spending much less time in individual with folks has been tough. The executive a part of my work could be a problem since you don’t at all times have the fast suggestions of time spent with folks offers. However I additionally know at some point I’ll miss all of it.
I need to savour time alone. I like my spouse and household and associates however I do like my time alone. Whether or not that’s a stroll or the occasional solo spherical of golf or travelling, my alone time is my time to replicate, meditate, pray and simply be nonetheless. Being current and having fun with the quiet may be restful and life giving.
Savouring can be one thing that I’ll must remind myself typically to recollect. Whereas it sounds good in idea, it’s typically tough to apply. However it’s about mindfulness and relishing all that it means to be human.