I am unbelievably ready to release release and because that is all I could think about this month… I have begun thinking about my word for next year and some amazing possibilities are floating around over here! There is nothing like the excitement of a new word…not that I want the year to be over or anything… okay, maybe I do! lol
This was a very “loose” month for my word and me… I did not even look at Carolyn’s prompt for us this month! I felt about 3 minutes worth of guilt over this and stopped myself… October was so full of things I wanted to ADD to my life, I simply released that guilt and moved on. It is okay to “miss a month” for things that have been long anticipated! (Visit with my grands, AUTUMN, and yes… life!)
I really feel “done” with this word… on so many levels and the thought of spending another two months with it is a bit agonizing. On one hand, I feel a bit like an empty vessel… and I am feeling anxious and wanting to hold on to something…what I don’t actually know, but it is there, hovering around the edges…waiting (see above!!)
The good things though: I very much recognize that I have become more adept at keeping things put carefully away inside me, which is just so darned good! Those things are not rising to the surface on their own. I know they are there, but I am in control. And today, I think that is a huge improvement!
But as much as I am ready to move on from release, there are still things I need to get rid of release. Things I put off because summer is not a time to spend indoors in boxes, closets, and those pesky junk drawers. And summer is well over and the weather is even cooperating…a forecast of a week of rain is just what I need for me to resume the Great Big Release project.
So I did some “mapping” this weekend and I am happy with my plan. First up, making the shift (finally!!) from my summer wardrobe to a wardrobe for cooler days! The in-between days have created some havoc and putting things away will solve that! As for the rest… well, it will be a bit more complicated to deal with but if I do a little bit each week then by the time the end of the year is here… I will have tackled and released a number of “problem” areas in my house!
A New Year with clean junk drawers (because you know I have more than one!) and fewer things sounds like a wonder to me! I am ready to turn the calendar over to November and get myself back on track!
What about you? How did your word show up this month?
I want to thank Carolyn again this month for hosting us all! Be sure you stop by to see what everyone has to share!
Maybe you are ready to release release, especially if you are thinking about your word for next year. It has certainly given you some valuable insights this year, and I think releasing some junk, extra stuff, and mental baggage is a very good thing (for all of us)!
It definitely sounds like it is time for you to release “release.” And good riddance!! LOL Thanks for the reminder of junk drawers…I have a number that need to be tackled. Soon….
Not sure what has gotten into me, but I have been organizing and cleaning out. Feels good to get this down though I struggle to find the motivation to move me to do it. Good luck with your ‘list’ for fall projects.
I think you can make release work for you for 2 more months, especially if you use it as a way to release some of the physical stuff around you. I’m thinking about and trying on words for next year, too.
Maybe that physical release of things…stuff…will make Release feel like it’s earned its keep. (And I think if anyone releases GUILT, than that’s a big fat gold star.)
So excited for you that you have some good ’22 words brewing over there. I’m playing around with three and hope to noodle over possibilities on retreat in November.
It has been incredibly rewarding to watch your progress with “release” this year, Kat. I can understand why you’d be ready to . . . let it go . . . but, wow. You’ve really had a life-changing relationship with that word this year (at least, you have from my vantage point). Maybe you can spend the next two months just reflecting on the lessons learned – and clearing your decks (more releasing??? ) for next year’s work/word! XO
I feel lucky to have been able to follow along with your Release journey this year. I’ve been amazed by how hard you’ve worked and your vulnerability throughout the process. And now it might be time to just release your 2021 word and begin writing and thinking about where you want to focus in 2022? Because there’s so much to look forward to!
Physical release of extra stuff might just be the best kind of ending for your year of release. And clean junk drawers before the holidays – you go girl. How is it almost November?
I think because release has been so frustrating for you, it’s been a good word for you this year. I’m relatively new to the OLW thing, but I’ve learned from my own experience and from watching others address their words that the best words are ones that challenge us, and I know release has been challenging for you. I think we’re all getting to that point in the year when we’re ready to be done with this year’s word and move on to next year’s. I’m here to cheer you on through the next two months!
I’m ready to release a lot right now, too! of course it’s easy for me to choose that (LOL) and harder for you. I continue to be amazed and impressed by the work these words inspire – thank you for sharing a glimpse of yours!