If you've read my previous Word of the Month blog post, you'd realize I have a word for each month this year. A word to fall on ... lean on in the good times and bad. Its a personal approach, with goals for my own life and my own needs, yet I am fully aware, we are not alone in this world, this may encourage you too, giving you hope as well! And if not, I hope this is a way for you to get to know me better.
As l look around me this week, everyone around us is celebrating with hearts, red & pink decorations, chocolates and all the goodies! I want to assure you my word of the month is NOT love! ;) I want to be intentional, specific and dig deep. In so many ways Love is related with this month's word, and may be the purpose, but not the end result.
One of the things that hold me back is; memories. Past experiences, or sometimes even just emotions. I may not remember the exact memory but I remember the emotions I felt. As I try to let go, forgive and forget... they come back to me every so often. And to truly SOAR, to truly live above the memories, above the uncertain emotions, above the hurt, I need Healing.
Healing
My word for February is Healing. I don't want time to be the only factor in separating my past hurts from my future self. I desire for healing to take place in my mind, in my heart and in my soul to get above the hurt, above the negative memories and soar higher. I am made for a higher purpose, and so are you, my friend. We're not meant to live in the hurt and sorrow of past experiences.
This month is the shortest month of the year, but it won't lack its uncertainties for sure. I'm embracing HEALING with every obstacle and will still fight for a healthy present. Mind, soul and body.
If you relate in one way or another, I hope every time you see all the love-y dove-y decoration around you this month, you are reminded of healing. True healing takes place when we receive more of God's love in our lives and allow Him to dig into our past and bring us out of that memory, healed.
Aleen
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Encouragement:
With my Husband and baby girl during our (Karakashian) Family Reunion trip in London. (Mid way between Atlanta and Amman, Jordan where my family lives.)