Best Laid Plans & Thinking Ahead

I love this! I chose words the past two years and continue to use them in my prayers (both of them). I have not chosen a word for 2009 yet, but I know that it will come to me just like the words before. Thanks for the inspiration Ali....always!

For those struggling to find a meaningful word or words, might I make a suggestion? Check out the book "Style Statement" at a bookstore or library. I have no affiliation with them, but reading their book and developing my own words has TRULY changed my life.
I am comfortable.creative! My words, not just for 2009, but for always. :-)

Glad you're enjoying the Gladwell book! I got it for my DH for Christmas, as we both enjoyed _Blink_ and _The Tipping Point_. Gladwell's mind is so... athletic? flexible?... reading him is a good exercise in innovative thought.

This is such a wonderful idea.Thanks Ali! My word this year is Deeper.

got my word and just reminded my readers to be thinking of theirs... holding onto it until january though!

I am going to make a book with each page is for each month. Similar to the December Daily book make it ahead of time. I think that would be nice to see at the end of the year. Record the milestones along the way.

I chose the word Journey last year as my word for 2008, and what a journey it has been! Between buying my first car, totaling it in a car accident where I was lucky enough that I only had bruises and no one else was involved, to purchasing a 2nd car, and then a month later having weight loss surgery that has changed my life. 2008 has been a Journey in so many ways, I have grown spiritually and emotionally, so I will really have to think about what I want my word to be for 2009. I believe this will be a good year for me in becoming a healthier, happier person and experiencing the things in life I let my weight and genes hold me back from.
So thank you Ali, as you inspire me in so many ways since I've begun reading your posts over the years. I may not always comment, but I've learned so much from you and your family, so thank you for sharing your creativity and all the little moments that make life memorable.

Hope you are feeling better. Last year, my word was joyful and it was a wonderful word that kept reminding me that I should concentrate on things in my life that make me feel joyful. This year, I have decided it's my year to beat cancer (I've been working on this for 5 years so I have LOTS of practice! LOL :)). I want something really strong this year - something empowering with action, etc. so if anyone has any ideas of one word that can sum up what I need to express this, I would love to hear it (debbie@debbie.com).
I'm off to print the older lists tonight to see if I can find one there.
Thanks for the reminder on this. I'm also working on my December journal. I do it through 1/1 so I still have a few days to go and many days to finish up (it's been crazy around here this year! :))
Deb

My word for 2009 = MEANINGFUL

My word for 2009 is "believe".
Believe in miracles.
Believe in LoVe.
Believe in myself.
Believe in others.
Just believe.
Happy New Year!!!

Hi Ali, My word for 2009 is CLARITY. My mind is often so cluttered. There are so many things I want to do, need to do. So much to think about... I need to still the waters for 2009.

I just bought that book today....can't wait to read it! Glad to know that you are enjoying it! Melissa