one little word®

{simplicity}
It came to me tonight that this is what I want for this year.

Ali this is such a great idea, thank you so much for all the inspiration you give.
My word for 2007 is LIFE...to live it to the fullest, one day at a time but also I hope that before the year ends I'll have a new little life growing inside me. Someone I can teach and inspire. Thanks again for all you do.

My word is PERSPECTIVE. Life gets busy, chores overwhelm, kids fight and cry, traffic snarls, spills happen, patience runs thin. But it is so important to keep things in perspective, to stop and count blessings, to appreciate what I do have and not pine for what I don't, to realize that even as soon as tomorrow, a broken dish or misplaced shoes won't matter -- but harsh words could haunt my kids for life, and tension could affect my health. I must keep things in perspective.

Love this!! My word is BLISS! I blogged about it but also plan to update my banner and make a journal for the year!

The first word that came to mind was, "DISCIPLINE" - because it's one of my weakest areas (relating to myself - my kids are all grown and my time for disciplining them is past) - that word led to thoughts of procrastination (one of my strengths, unfortunately!). And then - all of a sudden - I saw my word: "DO"
Time to stop planning, stop dreaming, stop *thinking* and just "DO." The discipline will come in the "DO"ing. I am currently purging and reorganizing our main bathroom - I was already planning to create a clock on artist's canvas to hang on the wall. When I *do* it will be my daily reminder to LIVE my LIFE and not just wait for life to *happen* to me.
Thank you for the inspiration, Ali -- Blessings on you, Chris and Simon for an excellent 2007 :)!
Hugs from Alaska - kimB

I got it. My word is CELEBRATE. As in celebrate life. Celebrate all the things you are passionate about. Celebrate love and friendship. Celebrate you! I can't wait to create a page on my word for this year! Thanks for the inpiration!

Hey Ali... Cool newsletter!. I have decided that my word for this year is going to be GROW. I am going to grow out of a few bad habits, grow my knowledge and skills, and attend to my family's growth by learning, playing and having fun together. (Also growing my wealth would be cool too!)
Take care,
~mel~

I took careful consideration. Last year was all about ENRICHMENT and I figured this year is too, but less about my relationships and photo career and more about enriching my home life as better mother and house keeper. I REALLLY do need order in my house. Thanks Ali for the inpsiration!

I wish I could say Balance is my word for 2007, but I think time management will be the word for this year and hopefully my word for 2008 will be balance, I sure am goign to work on it.
corinnexxx

My word for this year is: Simplicity

My word definitely has to be ACCOMPLISH, yes finally get over the I am to busy, with three litte ones, husband away in the military, move house 500 miles away in 4 weeks and start again it has to be accomplish. Not only looking after and taking care of the above but also to take care of me and accomplish some of my personal and crafting goals.

ali- i've never written to you before, but after reading what the challenge was i just had too. my word for 2007 is HARMONY... you know like everyone working together to help make peace and happiness... i can't wait to do the challenge. i am out of town, so i won't be able to post it on monday, but i will be posting it. i am so inspired... thank you for all you do
karen

Hi Ali Love the newsletter and had my word in a split second - CHANGE. Change in work, moving house, the way I look at life, meeting new people, my scrapping style trying new things.... 2007 is going to be a great year!!!!

My word is patience...
I have just had our second child and I want to be patient with both her and ds.
Also patient with myself if I don't get things done as quickly as I would like - like housework - instead take time out to spend with my children or a bit of me time instead.

Simplicity (is Freedom)
This is my affirmation for the year. Simplicity allows freedom in creativity, work and life. Freedom is breathing space to enjoy, experience, explore and relax more. Getting back to the basics and appreciating the space and peace.

I've chosen
FEAR
It stops me from doing so much, as my blog http://jenniemcalpine.blogspot.com/ will show over the year.
Can't wait to sink my teeth into this one. It was in my mind before reading your newsletter, just didn't know what to about it untill after reading your newsletter, So Thank you :)

You never stop inspiring me, Ali...
My word for 2007 is: Change.
We need lots of that around here...

CALM! My word is calm. I will not get worked up by work, school, home, kids, husband, demands, no time, always in the car, etc. I will walk through it all with a sense of calmness! Or at least I will try!

Ali--
Love your inspiration, and this concept! My word for 2007 is GRACE-- experiencing it from God, extending it to my husband, my kids, and the world in general, releasing perfection to drink in grace.
Thanks for the venue to think this through!

My word is now my blog banner......