Thoughts on words

As I have been working on Gail Pan's BOM I have been reflecting on the words in the stitcheries and how they are important.
These small words that carries the world.

 

Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Old English lufu; akin to Old High German luba love, Old English lēof dear, Latin lubēre, libēre to please
Date: before 12th century1 a (1) : strong affection for another arising out of kinship or personal ties <maternal love for a child>

I love my DH and my DDs!
I love my friends, I love blogging, and I love stitchery and quilting.

Love is a feeling you must take care of, if not, it will fade.

 
Function: adjective
Date: before 12th century
1 archaic : giving pleasure : delightful

Be sure to do something merry every day!

Function: noun
Date: 13th century1 a : the emotion evoked by well-being, success, or good fortune or by the prospect of possessing what one desires

I wish for you a joyous year in 2010 - I hope you find joy in the small things in life!

Function: verb
Date: before 12th century
intransitive verb 1 : to cherish a desire with anticipation

I hope that all that have heavy loads to bear will find relief.
Hold on to the golden rope of hope always!

 
Function: noun
Date: 12th century
1 : a state of tranquillity or quiet: as a : freedom from civil disturbance b : a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom <a breach of the peace>
2 : freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
3 : harmony in personal relations

Peace - a very important word!
Find peace in your own mind and the world will a much happier place. Be the best version of yourself, always!

To all - I wish for you a year filled with all of the above words !

Carpe Diem!

Hanne
 
Dictionary source: http://www.merriam-webster.com/