What's Your Theme?

Themes come and go in my life. They might stay for a week, a month, or leave after a day. Sometimes they're set consciously from the get-go, sometimes they just percolate in the background then become.

Last year's prevalent theme was Community. It started out as a whisper and gradually became visible as I opened myself to new connections, new circles and new friendships. After several months it became integrated into my everyday life through awareness, and specific actions taken to nurture these new connections and rekindle those already there. The result is a network of loved ones, friends and support I never could've imagined a year ago.

This year seems to be shaping up to be a year of Discovery - discovery of self, possibility, surroundings or even of the world at large. The word pops into my mind as I ponder life's big questions. It appears when I read travel guides or look for the next trail marker on a hike. It comes out when I write in my journal or ask questions when I don't understand. It's woven itself through so many facets of my life that I'm starting to entertain it as a theme. Hm. I think I'll let that percolate for a while and see where it takes me.