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Settling on One Little Word

January 2, 2024 ~ wordancerblog ~ 4 Comments

I’ve been searching for a new word for the new year.  One little word which will capture how I am moving in the world right now.  I used to move with youthful confidence, quick to react as if my feet were on fire. 

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4 responses to “Settling on One Little Word”

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    Glenda Funk
    January 2, 2024

    Settle is a lovely word, a word that connotes both contentment and a desire to be at the ready. The imagery in your poem offers a lovely illustration of all we can learn from nature about how to settle into life. You are a master at constructing illuminating nature poems. I always love reading them and recall the bird poems from last March. Happy New Year!

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    Erika
    January 2, 2024

    I love the way you explain what your intention is with settle- it sounds like it has lots of power!

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    dmsherriff
    January 2, 2024

    Your settle reminds me of two words…calm and appreciative. May your word serve you throughout 2024! Thank you for sharing!

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    britt
    January 3, 2024

    “and I wouldn’t dare settle for less.” I absolutely love this word and how you’ve explained it. I can’t wait to read how this word serves you this year!

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