HOW to CHOOSE A WORD FOR THE NEW YEAR
What’s your word for 2025? 🌟 Words hold energy— they function like a spiritual anchor, and when we speak them out loud they can keep us aligned with our intentions. Each year I love to choose a word that will help me return to a feeling and intention throughout the year.
Although some years I’ve forgotten the word by year’s end, it has still been a magical way of manifesting. I remember one year the word I chose was so fun to envision around and to say, it helped boost my mindset and that was one of the best years!
For 2025, my word is ‘Free.’ This year, I want to experience a sense of liberation within my body, my spirit, my relationships, and my dreams. I see myself dancing, laughing, taking road trips with my hands in the wind, creating programs that delight me to my toes, and heeding the call of the wild around every corner.
When I say "Free” I’m reminded that life is free, and that the work of living can be deep and meaningful, but it should also leave me with a sense of liberation, evolution, and deep satisfaction.
“Free” speaks to me of relationships where healthy boundaries have created space for honest interaction, exploration, and trust. As a Priestess being “free” means that I’m not chained to my beliefs, or to my ego identity, but rather I choose devotion from a place of deep love and respect. I walk freely into the embrace of the work.
Choosing a word is my favorite way to set the tone for the year ahead. Don’t stress about about what the best word is, or whether a word is right or wrong. If your word summons up images of heavy work, guilt, or punishment, you may want to throw that in the trash.
Just choose a word that instantly fills you with an incredible feeling, whatever type of feeling you’d like to keep feeling through the year. If thinking of that word and saying it brings that feeling up, then THAT is the word for you.
Your word for the year is a touchstone you can return to when life feels chaotic and your energy is unclear.
CHOOSING YOUR WORD FOR THE YEAR:
I hope you'll join me for this quick exercise. Place your hand on the center of your chest, right next to where your heart is. If you've been running in circles all morning, let your palm warm up by hugging or gently massaging your sternum as you take a few deep breaths.
Now close your eyes and direct your inner awareness to your heart space. Advanced students can also feel into the energies of their root and sacral.
As you breathe into your heart, ask out loud:
"What energy do I want to carry into 2025?"
"What words feel aligned with my heart and body this year?"
Notice, conjure, or imagine the feelings you would like to feel for this upcoming year. What word will bring you back to that feeling...?
Immediately write down the word that comes up. Test it over the next few days by thinking about it, writing it, and weaving it into your conversations. If it doesn't bring up an emotional response, choose a different word.
Some years there isn't a single word that comes to mind. It's okay to write down 5-10 words that really excite you, and play with them until you narrow down your options. Remember, this is your life, and you get to play and have fun with how you do things.
I shared my word. Now I’d love to hear yours.
What’s your word for 2025?
Share your word within one of our community spaces, or shoot me a message to know what word is inspiring you. Let’s hold space for each other’s intentions.
Happy New Year!
Dailey
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