2025 Word of the Year
As the years pass, I find myself increasingly aware of how quickly time slips away. Last year felt like it went by in an instant. There was so much going on, and I often struggled to have a moment to catch my breath and reflect. As I look back on the previous year, I am in awe of how God’s guiding hand has shaped my journey. 2024 was a year of significant decisions, with the most impactful being the moment I accepted a full-time offer at my dream hospital. Although I am sad that my time in the East Coast is coming to a close, I look forward to returning back to the place I lovingly call home. God has been faithfully revealing the key turning points in my story, and I’m filled with gratitude for each step along the way (even if they are not according to my plan). With many of the major decisions now behind me, this year feels like one of transition— turning plans into action, adapting to change, and watching the next chapter unfold.
My word of the year for 2025 is “embrace.” The word embrace can be interpreted in two ways:
- The act of holding someone closely in one’s arms
- The act of accepting something willingly or enthusiastically
I anticipate that this year will be full of all sorts of difficulties that I will want to run away from. I definitely have the tendency to run for the hills when things get hard or uncomfortable. But this year, I want to be the person that stays. I want to be the person who chooses growth over retreat, stands firm in the face of adversity, and welcomes the discomfort that comes with change. God has a way of challenging us and pushing us out of our comfort zones. I hope to trust that each moment holds purpose, even when I can’t see it. There will be moments of doubt, of struggle, and even failure, but I believe that every challenge is an opportunity for transformation. So, rather than running away from what’s difficult, I want to lean in, learn, and trust that each experience is molding me into the person I’m meant to become.
In the end, I know that embracing both the highs and lows of life will lead to a deeper sense of peace and fulfillment. I’m excited for what this year holds and the ways I will grow and evolve along the way. With God’s guidance and the support of those I love, I’m ready to embrace it all— knowing that I don’t have to do it alone.
What’s your word of the year?
P.S. I will work towards improving how often I post on this blog. It will definitely be more than the whopping four posts I made last year, I promise!
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