2004 Word of the Year

Hey Love,

Happy New Year! Now that the holidays and hooplah are behind us, it’s the perfect time to refocus, reprioritize and recommit to the future you want for yourself. One way to be more mindful and set powerful intentions is incorporating a Word of the Year.

There are endless choices and no right or wrong word. It should simply be something that you aspire to, feels meaningful and resonates with you. Here are some ideas to help in the word-selection process:

Pick the very first word that comes to mind

Sit in meditation and wait for a word to drop in or come to the surface

Choose a word that you’ve been thinking about or saying a lot

Start with a longer list of words and narrow down to one

My word last year was Embodiment. For me, that meant going slower and allowing more time for play, exploration, integration and deeper knowledge. It also meant incorporating practices that would bring even more awareness of my six senses and continued trust in my body's wisdom. It's incredible to look back and see how this word came to life in so many different ways, including classes on EFT/Tapping, Akashic Records and Kundalini Yoga.

For 2024, I’m choosing the word Consistency. I picked Consistency as a way to honor my desires and value myself enough to pursue them; to show future me that I can achieve my goals by being disciplined, taking action in the current moment and building frameworks that allow for my creativity to flourish. I will still say yes to opportunities and move with my energy flow, but at the foundational level, I am going to be consistent with my business and holistic practices. I already know what my results are when I'm inconsistent. Now it’s time to see what I can do when I stay the course for an extended period of time.

Remember, our words become our manifestations. Our words are powerful, they're spells, they create the story that our lives become, so let’s start taking ownership of what we want out of this life! For more detail on how to choose and implement your word, check out my recent Open to Alchemy podcast episode and don’t forget to share with a friend who would love it and make a great accountability buddy. I'd love to hear your word too, so tag me on IG @open.to.alchemy!

And if you are craving a connection with your creative energy this year, I'm now booking for 2024 Unblocking Sessions. Let's spend a powerful 60 minutes together to uncover hidden blocks, shift negative mindsets and brainstorm future action.

To keeping your word,

Lauren