My 2022 Word of the Year...

Hey loves, I am so excited for this year’s one word and how it is going to change my life. It took a really long time to decide my word this year.

I am a perfectionist to the core, so fear of failure is always at the top of my mind. Not the kind of fear where I’m not confident in myself, but the kind where I am scared of not performing or excelling to the standard I would like. I wanted to choose a word that was strong, powerful and one that would inspire me to rely on God for my strength and to guide my path!

And the word that God put on my heart was… FEARLESS. What’s funny is that I couldn’t be more scared to choose that word haha. It scares me that I will choose this word and then God’s sense of humor is like “we’re gonna make sure she’s absolutely fearless by the end of this year!” Which is what I want, but I also don’t want it to be painful!!! lol. I guess that’s how God works though, we ask for guidance, He leads us in the right direction and we trust Him the rest of the way.

VERSES ABOUT LIVING FEARLESS

Joshua 1:9

Psalm 23:4

2 Timothy 1:7

Deuteronomy 31:6

Isaiah 41:10

Romans 8:15

As we are ending one year and beginning another, I like to come up with a “word for the year.” For 2022, I chose the word FEARLESS. Choosing a word to focus on, as opposed to having a New Year’s resolution, has proved to be much more successful for me. Setting a goal, or New Year’s resolution, ends in one of two ways… success or failure. Whereas, choosing a word of the year is like having a theme to guide your everyday decisions by. My word helps shape all the decisions I make and keeps me focused on creating the changes I desire in my life.

THE WHY

So why did I choose the word fearless? Fear is something that I’ve allowed to hold me back for most of my life. I’ve not done things I’ve wanted to do because of my fear of failure. I have not pursued group activities and friendships because of my fear that I might not fit in. I’ve not followed my true passions because of my fear that I’m not good enough. Enough is enough! I’m so tired of allowing fear to rule my decisions and hold me back from following my dreams.

"FEAR = False Events Appearing Real.” “FEAR: an acronym for False Events Appearing Real. Fear is an illusion created by your mind to protect you from pain.”

For the most part, it’s not physical harm that we fear; it’s emotions. And most of what we fear never actually happens. Am I right? So I’ve decided to no longer allow this fear to hold me back!

THE HOW

Are you wondering how I’m going to live out fearless as my word of the year? Well, I’ve decided to pursue some the things that scare me the most. Let me explain.

A dream that I’ve had in my heart for many years now is to be a blogger/influencer. As many of you know, encouraging is my passion. BUT, I’ve always questioned whether I was good enough at it. I compare myself to others and feel like I just don’t measure up. Honestly, if it weren’t for my husband and family constantly encouraging me and pushing me beyond my comfortable boundaries, I wouldn’t even be typing this right now because I wouldn’t have a blog. I would’ve been to scared to start for fear that no one would read it.

I was talking to a friend this week and I was telling her about my progress with influencing. She made the comment, “you have become quite the influencer.” I said, absolutely not. I don’t know anything about influencing. I’m just a woman who has become fearless in the pursuit of chasing my dream.

MY ENCOURAGEMENT TO YOU

If you’ve never learn anything else from following me, the one thing I hope you take away is to follow your dreams, work hard, never give up, and NEVER LET FEAR STAND IN YOUR WAY! 

Become fearless in the pursuit of following your heart’s greatest desire!

I found some quotes that I love about my one word. 

“F-E-A-R has two meanings: 'Forget Everything and Run' or 'Face Everything and Rise.' The choice is yours.” ― Zig Ziglar 

I choose to RISE! 

And 

“Being FEARLESS isn't being 100% Not FEARFUL, it's being terrified, but you jump anyway...” ― Taylor Swift 

I choose to JUMP!

Being fearless for me at this moment in time means to continue to believe that Love, Kindness, and Acceptance will prevail. Good people will continue to be good people. I will continue to allow my light to shine, sharing my love and being the best "me" I can be while continuing to reach my goals this year. 

May we all face the future fearlessly!

What word are you choosing for this year? I’ll be praying for you as you embark on this new year!

Be blessed, loves! And be FEARLESS! 

XO, Kangelia