If you could choose one word to describe how you’d like to live your life this year what would it be?
Would it be confident, focused, brave, balanced or something completely different?
It didn’t take me long to figure out mine. In fact, after my last post about Stepping into the Unknown it was obvious.
After the latter part of last year feeling off kilter and constricted, both in a physical and emotional sense, I’m ready to embrace the change and challenges of a new year.
My word, my theme, for this year is OPEN.
This photo above was taken a year ago but it epitomises how I feel today. My hand splint is off and I intend to reach out to whatever lies beyond.
In 2019 I am:
Open to walking through those doors when they appear
Open to new experiences and adventures
Open to saying yes to more opportunities and risks, even when they feel scary
Open to trusting in the powers of the Universe
Open to my heart expanding and allowing love in, especially self love.
Open to trusting my vision and giving myself the freedom to fail
Open to change and the unexpected turns in the road
Open to reaching out and encouraging others through my writing
Open to my dream of creating my own magazine
This photo was taken on New Years Day, opening up my new Gratitude Journal to day one of 2019.
It’s blank here but slowly each page is filling with gratitudes and musings.
Every day we wake up is a chance to begin a new chapter and script our story. We might not be able to control all the outcomes but we can allow space for the wonder and the divine play of life to tease us with opportunities.
What will your word be in 2019?
Choose a word that will challenge you to evolve and push past any self imposed limitations, enabling you to live your best life.
Along with your word and your intentions, I wish you peace, joy and a heart fuelled with passion and purpose.
May the year ahead surprise and delight you amongst your wildest imaginings.

In love and light as we continue the journey.
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Me today (Sunday 6 Jan) near Marysville, open and ready
And you’re working on creating a magazine! That’s so awesome!!! Best of luck, Miriam. I know you can do it! xx
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Thanks for your faith in me Jenny. xx
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You’re so welcome💖
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And you are always Open to expressing your gratitude. I think that is one of the most beautiful things about you.
Gratitude is something that when shown to the universe, it showers us with blessings.
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That’s the most beautiful comment Drew, thank you. Much love to you my friend 💕
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You are welcome . xoxo
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Loved it! My word is “Happiness”. I want to be happy this year and stay positive no matter what. 2019 is the year for us. I’m so happy to see your pictures filled with smiles and open arms. Thanks for being an inspiration and spreading happiness on the blogosphere. xoxoxo
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Aww Cheryl, thank you! You’re such a wonderfully supportive friend and I absolutely love your word. I wish you a year brimming over with happiness. xx 😊
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Re-engage is mine. So many things have dropped off.
Open sounds like a good word for you. Love your top photo. Gotta get that F word out though. Failing – is about trying things.
I’ll PM you about a coffee in late Feb early March?
Louise
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You’re right, failing is about trying things and there’s nothing wrong with that. I like your word. Re-engage. It’s too easy to let things drop off isn’t it? Hope you have a great year and yes, let’s have that coffee when you can. You know how to reach me. xx
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Wow Miriam i am so blessed to have read this..i hope i could be as open as you are this year…way to go!!!!
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Hope you have a wonderful year Mich. 💕
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Hello my friend,
Such a gorgeously inspiring post. I think my word for this year is ‘action’. Time to actually put some ideas into motion. I love your word of being open to everything and…your own magazine! I’m behind you all the way✨✨✨
Much love from me 💐💕
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Thank you so much my dear friend for your wonderful support and encouragement. I love your word and it’s one that I fully intend to use this year as well. Here’s wishing us both a year of inspired action. Love and hugs from me too xx 💕😊
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You’re so welcome dear friend Miriam. And yes, here’s to openness and allowing for us both…✨🌈
Love and hugs too 🙋🏻💞
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Open is a fabulous choice for 2019 Miriam! Mine is Bloom. 🙂 xx
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Aww, I love that. It’s so full of joy and optimism. xx 💕🌸
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I love your word, and your definition. The first word that popped into my head was “blessed” albeit my word for the year continues to be “believe” You and your readers may enjoy this post on the topic
https://reallifeofanmsw.com/?s=pick+a+word
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Thank you. I just read your post and it’s beautiful. Believe is a wonderful word. 🙏
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