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No way is this the last Saturday of January!

Wait, it really is?

Fine, I accept the reality and I’ll enjoy the last few days of the first month of 2023.

Hope you all have been keeping warm and setting some positive intentions for 2023. It’s never too late to begin a good thing! If you haven’t already set some goals or just want a simple plan for change, here’s an intentional idea I’m incorporating for the New Year.

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Phrase of the Year

In past years I’ve chosen a word of the year, but not written it down, or not remembered where I wrote it down, and then forgotten my word!

This year I chose a phrase of the year. To remind myself of it I’ve put it in my google calendar on the first day of each month.

My 2023 doesn’t just have one word, it has three. My phrase of the year is…

Silence is Sacred.

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I’ve never thought of silence as sacred before, but I was reading a devotion that spoke on this and it stuck with me. I do crave silence though. Being a mom of five has something to do with it, but even if I wasn’t a mom my personality would still need those special moments of silence and repose in my life.

Silence is a form of self care, and self care is an ever going process. Each of us knows our needs. The needs that our soul calls out for. Giving ourselves those things that make us feel more alive is our job as humans.

At the end of the day if we’re happier humans we can be humans that bless others greatly with our presence.

Silence is sacred rolls off the tongue so I don’t think I’ll be forgetting it anytime soon. Instead I’ll be practicing it and trying to learn from what my heart hears the silence.

Do you have a word of the year? What about a phrase of the year?

Choose one for yourself and share it in the comments!

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Stylish design ideas I saw this week

Although these homes have been around for decades, they are becoming increasingly popular builds for those looking to live a greener life.

Drooling over this stunning home, all it’s wall moldng, as well as the black and white contrasts.

We’re currently refreshing our kid’s bathroom so I found this article helpful. Take a look at these inflation busting shower and bath ideas.

Quote of the Week

Color for the Soul

Artist Stacey Warnix

Think On These Things

As someone who has personally experienced a loved one who fought this disease I find this medical research to be incredibly encouraging.

Ideas for Winter Self-care

On the Blog this Week

Replacing a Dated Glass Shower Door with Double Rod and Curtains

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Homemade Boxed Chocolates for Valentine’s Day

Homemade Boxed Chocolates Valentine's Day

Upcycled Shelving Using Wood and Cardboard

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Have you thought of a word or phrase of the year? I’d love to hear what you’ve chosen!

Enjoy your weekend friends and stay in touch! You can find me on InstagramFacebook, Pinterest and Tik Tok.

xo maria

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4 Comments

  1. Sharon

    I love having a word or phrase of the year. I too appreciate silence. I’m at the stage in my life where I have a lot of silence! You’ll be here one day!! My word for 2023 is HOPE. I’ve been praying for God to renew my sense of hope!!

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    • Maria Kamara

      Oh that’s such a powerful word of the year Sharon! I come in agreement with you that God will reveal abundant hope in your spirit. We all need more of it.

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  2. Lara Parent

    Great post! Love that painting!

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    • Maria Kamara

      Thanks Lara! Looking forward to seeing you Saturday!

      Reply

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