A Year of Intention: Choosing Your Word for 2027

Sunday, December 6, 2026
1:00 PM 4:00 PM 13:00 16:00

Sarah Phillips, LCSW Denver, CO, 80123 United States (map)

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What if, instead of making a list of resolutions for the new year, you chose a word to walk alongside you?

A word that nudges you, challenges you, calls you forward, or gently reminds you who you are. A word that becomes a companion — one you'll get to know, explore, wrestle with, and perhaps see differently as the year unfolds.

For years, I've had a personal practice of choosing a word to guide my year. I'm not entirely sure where the inspiration first came from, but I know it's a practice I'll continue. Each year, I get a little gritty with the words, values, and intentions that are asking for my attention.

This past year, my word was LOVE. And I've learned that practicing love and feeling love are two very different, yet equally important, parts of my growth.

After my divorce, I chose RESTORATION for two years in a row. Apparently, there was more to learn, heal, and rebuild — spiritually and physically — than one year could hold.

That's the thing about choosing a word. It isn't about setting another goal or making a promise to yourself that may or may not stick. It's about becoming more intentional with how you live your values and put them into practice. It's another dimension of showing up wholeheartedly.

I'd love to invite you to join me for an afternoon of reflection, connection, and creativity as we discover the word that wants to walk alongside you for 2027.

Together, we'll create space to:

Reflect on the year we've lived and what it's taught us.
Get curious about what we're ready to release, reclaim, or invite in.
Explore values, desires, and the edges of our own growth.
Play with words, language, and meaning until something begins to resonate.
Create an artistic representation of our chosen word.
Develop a personal accountability practice to keep our word close throughout the year.

We'll share some conversation, ask thoughtful questions, make a little mess with art supplies, and leave with something meaningful to carry into the new year.

No resolutions. No pressure to reinvent yourself. Just an invitation to listen a little more closely to what is emerging within you.