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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I'm thinking about HOPE. My husband and I have been trying to have a second child for 5 1/2 years, and this coming year is pretty much make-it-or-break-it for us. Hope is something I very much need in the face of dealing with infertility.
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My word just happened to be SERVE as well. I hope I win. Happy New Year.
Rebecca from Big Island
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My word is RELEASE as in "to set free".
To let go set my true self free, that is my goal for 2009!
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My word is discover. Discover new things about myslef, my family, my world. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Still thinking of my word. It's hard sometimes to narrow it down to just one!
Happy New Year!!
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My word for 2009 is NOW. Not tomorrow. Not next week. NOW!
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Hi Ali!
Last year you inspired me to try out having a word to guide me. Last year was Simplify. It really did give me a different perspective on the way I chose to live my life and continue to develop who I am and the roles I play.
This year I have chosen Be ... very simple and it just reminds me to be happy, be plugged in, be thankful, etc.
I am happy with my choice of word this year and I love this idea of a word.
Thanks!
StacyS. (Alberta, Canada)
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My 2009 word is STEP.
As in "the journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step."
Happy New Year everyone!
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Ali,
My word for 2009 is CENTERED... It seemed very eastern philosophy for me but when I thought about it more it really encompassed my Christian belief system and all that I am trying to get a handle on for 2009. I love centered because there are boarder around centered and there is peace in that space. That space protects what is centered in the middle from being crowded and overcome.
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Thank you Ali for the inspiration. I have 4 words in the running for 2009 - CHARM, FLAIR, DELIGHT, and EXTRAVAGANCE. Here's hoping one chooses to speak most to me before the end of the day.
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My word for the year Ali is ENOUGH !! Just to know that I have enough in my life - not always looking for more ! But more importantly that I am Enough - as a mother, wife, sister, friend and social worker !!!
Have a wonderful year - love Joanne (Ireland)
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My word this year is Grow. Lots of things I was to learn and explore to make me a better person.
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My word is CHERISH. Cherish time with my husband and family. Cherish my time to myself. Cherish my friendships and family.
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My word is ENDLESS... We just got two puppies on Christmas eve and I am going to need endless energy to keep up with them. There is also the endless sense of responsibilities for these little guys and the endless love that they give. HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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wow Ali what incredibly giveaways!! My word for 2009 is change. It is going to be a fabulous year!
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my word for this year is Hope. Hope that my husband and I will find jobs, hope that my 15 year old son soon to be 16 keeps making the right choices, hope that my daughter continues to be the best she can. Hope that our families stay happy and healthy.
I love your word and so excited about the birth of that little girl, can't wait to see how it changes Simon.
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Thanks for sharing and encouraging us to participate in this thoughtful exercise. I really enjoy reading what others have chosen.
This year I choose Accomplish.
To carry out or complete something successfully,
To complete, as time or distance.
To succeed in doing; bring to pass.
To reach the end of; complete.
I realized this year that I am not a follow-through type person. I have lots of inspiration and ideas, but, most don’t get off the ground.
Blessings in 2009
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I haven't 100% decided yet, but I keep coming back to the word LESS for 2009. It sums up so many of my goals, which really are to simplify and focus on life close to home... to own less, to spend less, to eat less. I hesitate a little because it sounds a little cold, a little too deprivational, but as I meditate on it I feel the positive of the word much more than the negative.
I have a good feeling about 2009. I hope it is wonderful for you and your family and for all of us!
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Hi Ali,
My word for 2009 is PATIENCE. We can all use a little more of it, and I will try my hardest with my 3 boys. :-)
Happy New Year,
Gayle
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My word is serendipity this year. I tend to look for the worst instead of the best, so I'm hoping that I can change a little bit this year and recognize the blessings around me. I know there is a lot of good in my life already, this year I will recognize it.
Sharon
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