My Word: Shalom.

I am a wordie.

A self-proclaimed lover of words and their meaning.

Imagine how tickled I was when I got wind that there

was a little word-trend sweeping the blogosphere.

Resolutions are so 2003.

Instead, you just pick a word.

Folks are forming their intent for the year 

by coming up with one word to summarize their hopes for the next 365 days. 

Doesn't that sound like a fantastic idea?

So EASY?

There's so much freedom in just picking a word.

You don't have to go to the gym 5 times per week!

You don't have to lose 10.5 pounds!

You don't have to swear off of cherry coke.

This falls right in line with my revelations as I get older 

that moderation is really key to living a calmer existence.

Kick all of the control focus to the curb and just relax a little bit, eh?

I got all excited.

I had a little chat with God about it.

I came up with a few different options.

But then, bam.

It hit me.

My word revealed itself.  

With no further adieu, I present to you my heaven-sent word for 2013. 

Shalom.

It's Hebrew for peace and wholeness, et al.

What a perfect choice as I start fresh for this new year.

How 'bout you?

Did you come up with a word yet?

If not, what do you think it might be?