My favorite word is “serendipity”, it means:  “the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.”  And I love it when I make a decision – especially a really scary decision and the signs start showing up that I’m being supported in my efforts.  That’s been happening a lot lately.  You see, I’m going through some life changes, things that have been a very long time coming, but I’ve done my best to ignore, or just get through.  I decided that just surviving is not what I want from my life and to that end, 2015 is going to be a year of massive change and growth. As frightening as it may be, it’s also pretty exciting.  In clearing out what doesn’t serve me, I’m opening myself for great possibility and I know this in my heart, but it’s always nice to get a little positive reinforcement.

If you’ve known me for any length of time, you know that I pick a word, every year, for the new year – kind of a theme, what I want to bring more of, into my life.  It’s proven to be a pretty powerful tool and one that has served me very well. The first time I did it was back in December of 2010 and I’ve not missed a year since.  Last year’s word was “Passion” and so much came of that.  I found organizations to work with that, reignited my passion for helping in any way to heal this planet,  rediscovered music in a big way, and forged relationships with some of the most passionate people I’ve ever met.  Yeah, it’s served me well.

This year, I had a little trouble. I just could not seem to find my word. What did I need to bring into my life?  Where could I most serve?  What do I want more than anything? I posted on Facebook that I was having some trouble and my friend Jeff, suggested this meditation.

Sit in meditation with both hands open and facing up. In your left hand, imagine the person who frustrates you the most. Imagine in your right hand imagine the person you love the most. Ask each to describe your future this year in one word. Bring your hands together into the vesica pisces position imagining them merging together and dissipating likes smoke, leaving only one word.

(Why yes, I do have ridiculously cool friends)

So that’s what I did – and you know what?  It worked.  I asked myself, what do I want most, for myself, the people I love the most, and even the ones who frustrate me the most.  And what came to me was that I want everyone to be OK.  But no, that’s not exactly right… I want everyone to THRIVE!   Yes!  That’s it.  Thrive.  So simple, so perfect.

I kept the word to myself for a couple of days, just to make sure it really resonated – and it did.

As soon as I made the final decision and was sure that was the word, I started seeing it everywhere!  I love when that happens.  Is it coincidence?  Or is the Universe winking at me?  Is it serendipity purely by accident, or is there something else at play here?

I pulled a card from one of my favorite decks, the Chrysalis Tarot, in regard to “Thrive” and I pulled “The Muse, Queen of Spirals”.

One of the first things I noticed in this card, was the blowing wind in the top left corner, signifying the winds of change, for me. That, and the grapes.  Lots of plump, abundant grapes, clearly thriving. From the LWB: “The Muse brings comfort by assuring you of her concern and constancy.  Like a guardian angel, she inspires the courage you need to make the difficult choices.”

Yep, I’ll receive that. Speaks to thrive for me…

So, how about you? Have you  chosen a word for 2015?  Leave it in the comments, or send me a message.