One Little Word 2009 & Giveaways
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I am so excited to embark on a new word for 2009.
My word is nurture.
For me, especially with a new baby on the way within the next month or so, I have been thinking a lot about nurturing. It's such a soft, slow, gentle word.
There are many things in my life I would like to focus on nurturing this coming year. Our new baby girl. Simon and the transition to big brotherhood. My relationship with Chris. Photography. Patience. My business & this blog.
I am also going to be conscious of nurturing myself during this time of major transition in our lives.
There is something very special about this word for me. It represents slowing down, simplifying, and pinpointing what is really important to me in my life (not just the next 365 days). I am nervous and excited and so looking forward to what is to come.
The idea behind the one little word concept is to give yourself something to focus on throughout the year. As I stated in my newsletter back in January 2007, "A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can sharp and biting or rich and soft and slow."
Also from that same newsletter:
I can't wait to see all the words for 2009.
To celebrate the new year I have three very special giveaways - all directly related to this project. Two beautiful pieces of jewelry and one piece of art to celebrate your word.
Lisa Leonard Designs
Giveaway: One custom Word of the Year Necklace
Special for AE readers: 20% off Word of the Year necklaces with the code "myword" at checkout
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Liz Lamoreux Soul Mantra Pendants
Giveaway : One custom Soul Mantra Pendant any size or design
Special for AE readers : 20% off Soul Mantra necklaces throughout January. Enter code "one word 2009" in the notes to seller and the discount will be refunded to you through Paypal.
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Stephanie from Homegrown Hospitality
Giveaway: One 4x6 black or white frame with hand drawn doodle in color pallet of your choice. The doodle can include "The Word" or "A Name" and a favorite quote, verse or scripture.
Special for AE readers: Stephanie is donating $5 from the sale of each doodle to Autism Speaks.
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To be entered into the drawing today please leave a comment with your word for 2009. It's totally fine if you are still thinking about it - if that's the case just leave a comment with some of your intentions for this new year. Comments will be closed on Thursday, January 1st at noon Pacific with the winners posted shortly after.
A safe and Happy New Year to each and every one of you.
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My word will be "grateful" ...so much peace and happiness come from this little word.
Laura G.
Marquette, MI
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My word for 2009 is JOY. I am going to try to embrace the joy in everyday things. It's too easy to get bogged down with negativity and I am going to make an effort not to let that happen and see the good in people and things.
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My word would be "trust" - mostly referring to nurturing my trust in God. He's certainly worthy of that trust!
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My word for 2009 will be love. As one gets older, it is even more meaningful to love - love God, love living, love family, love country, love ART!!
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My word for 2009 will be ORDER. My plan this year is to get my life in order, my house in order, and my priorities in order.
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My word this year is disentangle...I want to unwind my life and slow down!! I want to live a more gratitude filled life and enjoy what we have and all our little moments. I want to let go of the expectations of others and do what is best for me and my family. I want this year to be the year that I focus on what is most important in life, my family and God.
Happy New Year!!
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ACCOMPLISH. I want to accomplish so much more in my own life as well as my family's life in 2009. There is a good possibility we will need to move whereever my husband's job may take us. So there is alot of planning and alot to accomplish in anticipation of our big transition in 2009. Happy New Year!
Michele
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Love reading everyone's words. My word for this year really needs to be FOCUS, but I love the word NURTURE, can I have two words?
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Hi Ali! My word for 2008 was Patience. I wish I had done better with it though... For 2009, I have not yet decided. I am thinking of Simplfy though. I know my family will be affected by the rough economy and I need a word to help me get us thru it - so I am working on one.
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Intention
Live with intention not by chance.
That jewelry looks gorgeous, Ali.
Nurture is an appropriate word for your new year.
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I'm still working on my word - my word has usually come to me easily but this year it's harder to zero in on 'one little word'. I want to be present more, I want to be happy more, I want to be more creative and more willing to try new things. I want to have a peaceful heart.
Thanks for always pushing me in the best of ways, Ali. Thank you!
A.
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Great word, Ali!
My word for 2009 is CONNECT. I have felt a real disconnect in my life lately-like I'm not fully present in my own life; like I've lost a bit of myself. I want to CONNECT with my own life, with my children, and the people in my life; have a real sense of being and meaning. Happy 2009!!
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My word for 2009 is CHANGE. I want to look at the things in my life and CHANGE what isn't working in 2009.
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I have so much I want to do and be in 2009 after a very difficult 2008. I needed something to focus that drive and now I have that thank-you! My word for the year is HARMONY: the quality of forming a consistent and pleasing whole.
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My word is create!
Thanks for your inspiration!
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Hi Ali
My word for 2009 is "LOVE".. Wishing you and your family a fantastic 2009
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My word is DO. Time to stop thinking about doing and actually . . . reach my goals.
Thanks for the inspiration!
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I haven't nailed mine yet. I have three that I am pondering.
It will be one of these: HOPE, GRACE, or TRUST.
Different reasons for each to be considered.
Happy 2009, Ali!
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My word for 09 is going to be HAPPY. I feel like I have put aside some of my happiness this past year, and I want to make sure that I don't forget about myself in the coming year!
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My 2009 word is calm. This past year has been anything but calm, and I want to really focus on slowing down and truly enjoying my life in 09.
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