More than Writers

I was reminded that I had chosen a word for the year, when I read the post by Helen Murray on 23 August.  Her word for the year is Alive.  Mine is Rest. https://suestrifles.wordpress.com/2016/01/09/my-one-word-2016/ I had become aware that I find it very difficult to do nothing.  Sometimes I try to do more than one thing at a time.  I often check my phone at mealtimes.  I know it is unnecessary and not good manners.  The information arriving on my phone is unlikely to be urgent.  Impatience does not sit well with resting. I took a rest from knitting for a few months.  I recently knitted a baby garment with a self-imposed deadline, which I met.  My current project is just for fun.  I am knitting a small jumper with no recipient in mind.  There are no deadlines.  Perhaps I can correct some bad habits I have, when I am trying to get something finished quickly.  I become tense, knit too tightly and hurt my index finger ...

It's the first work day of a brand new year, 12 months of possibilities spread out in front of us. We can choose to plod into the new year dragging the worries and work of last year with us or jump into a brand new adventure. <<< Tweet This A new adventure doesn't have to mean doing all new things but it does require a whole new attitude. I will be continuing much of what I was doing last year, working on a book, continuing a ministry and studying theology but as I step into this new year I am doing it with a new plan. We are 'more than writer's which means we often juggle many different jobs and roles which can tug and pull at our time. My jobs are all equally important, although deadlines differ so prioritising can be hard. I've always been organised but in a controlling kind of way. Although it makes me task driven it can also be a bit unhealthy. Any control freaks out there know what I'm talking about? Last year my ' One Word ' was ...