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Tasha Goddard's avatar

I am finishing up some work (though also have some picture book roughs to do over the holidays, but not as crazy amounts as I had last Christmas) today and then intend to carve out some time before the New Year to do my annual deep self-reflection and come up with my word/theme. I am really looking forward to it! I always try to pick words or themes that can apply to all areas of my life in different ways, or that have multiple interpretations. And I really want to hand (and actual hand, not Apple Pencil) letter it this year and put it up near my desk, because I think when I have done that it's embedded much more than just writing a blog post and drawing a digital illustration to accompany it.

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a.k.a.maeby - shabbat pirate's avatar

How about doing some more “does it spark joy?” and continuing the journey of cleaning my life from the past so that I can enjoy the now to be clean to create my future.

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Kimbi's avatar

My theme is consistent and I've also learned to write it in kanji

首尾一貫

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Jen Gubicza's avatar

I love the coffee house description! ❤️ My theme for 2023 is Share. Sharing more of my work, my process, my successes, my struggles and my knowledge. Cheers to the start of a new year!

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Adam Ming's avatar

Am excited for your 2023 Jen, you are an inspiration!

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Arundathi John's avatar

My theme would be ‘to comprehend’. a constant journey through and beyond the unexplored segments of our lives

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