Enthusiasm, Gratitude, Stewardship

The sky is gloriously blue today, almost zero clouds in sight.  This feels uncommon in January, so I am reveling in it.  I spent part of the day running all my post-Christmas errands in the sunshine, smiling at the geese flying overhead, and treasuring the sun warming my arms and face as I drove.  My heart is full, and three words parade through my mind on repeat:  enthusiasm, gratitude, stewardship.

Stewardship is my official word for 2025.  I selected it many months ago.  But for some reason I’ve had to dig deeper for enthusiasm in the new year.  Dreary winter is the likely culprit.  I’m reminding myself that what really matters is action – just DO SOMETHING every day to make my dreams come true.  Even if I’m slogging at first, eventually the enthusiasm will increase once more and with it, momentum.

So today, in the sunshine and the lovely light in my house, I glanced in the mirror and my heart pinched with gratitude.  So many favorite things in one little corner, all of them meaningful to me.  Suddenly, there it was:  enthusiasm.  Enthusiasm, gratitude, stewardship.  I want to protect all three of these, to be a better steward in every possible area.  While doing it, to serve and create with joyful enthusiasm – passion, even.  To open my eyes ever wider to the beauty and blessings of life, letting gratitude fill every crack in my heart.  Perhaps I should choose three words this year!