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 think my word for 2009 is going to be RENEW. I'm about to start on a new path in life and want to renew my energy, my relationships that I've been neglecting, my creativity, my joy, so many things. In trying to think of a word to encompass all that, I keep coming back to renew, so I think that's it. I love your word - perfect for the changes you will be making in 2009!
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I haven't completely settled on a word as of yet. I am liking "believe" & "know" which relates to growing in the knowledge of who I am, and who I was created to be.
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SEEK...the person I want to be...healthy, energetic, creative, happy. "To go in search of myself". To commit to that search.
This is so motivating and empowering, I love you Ali!
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my word is pause...i want to pause and just "be." just live in the moment for what it is.
rosa
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I think my word for 2009 needs to be "focus". I have so many things swirling in my head- things that need to be done, things I want to do, ideas to create, stuff to organize, a teaching job to do.... because I don't focus, nothing gets done. I need to remember to slow down to the task at hand, so I can get it done and on to the next.
Happy New Year to all of you!
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I am thinking on the concept of "gathering near" ...in my mind it's like me wrapping my arms around my family both immediate and extended. Concentrating on supporting the harmony in our home and within myself. I'm sure THE word will come but this is the concept I feel most important to work towards as we begin 2009. Thanks!
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I still haven't finalized this yet, but possibly my word will be "grateful". Instead of focusing on all the bad and downward trending things in the world and in my life, I will focus on what I have to be grateful for and try to instill this perspective in my children and grandchildren as well.
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I have been thinking long and hard about my word....I am still trying to acheive "Peace" which was my word two years ago. I think somethings you will always have to work for.
so...
This year my word will be "Present" as in "Be in the Present", "Live in the Present", "Live in the moment", and "Enjoy the moment"
Happy 2009
peace
Kim
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I am sorry...I posted twice. My first post did not appear right away so I thougt it was not there...so I retyped it...so sorry.
peace
Kim....and here I am posting again...LOL
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My word for 2009 is *let go*. It's actually two words, but it has so much meaning to me that I want to just go with it. *Let go* speaks volumes to me.
Enjoy this special time before your baby girls arrives. Wishing you many blessings in 2009!
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My word for 2009 is Believe. I'm choosing to believe in myself this year and follow my heart to take me where I need to be.
Peace to you and your family Ali.
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My word for this year is BEGIN, as in the rest of my life. I too lost my job this year and have moved to another state in an effort to restart my life. Thanks for your blog and all the inspiration you share and God's blessings on you and your family.
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still up in the air, but i'm really feeling, appreciate, try and evaluate. who knows, i might just steel yours, i really love nurture. it's a great word. happy new year!
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my word is forgive. some stuff happened this year that i have to let go of and it will be hard but i am going to try my best.
happy new year , ali, chris, simon and baby!
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I really get inspired reading everyone else's comments. I love them all. My word is going to be FOCUS. I am a full-time college student, Mom to boys, wife, friend, church volunteer etc. and get so distracted with everything on my to do list, I get overwhelmed. Focus is what I need to do!
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my word in 2009 is "love"...without love you have nothing...i love my life, my kids my husband and we should all learn to give more love to our fellow humans....
all the best to you and your family and to all your readers
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Embrace and Remember. Embrace all that I am given and be grateful for it no matter what it is. And Remember so I will never forget what are the most important things in my life.
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after living a whole year w/o a word, I looked around at my life full of both magic and mess and decided on "abundantly" which will encompass the words "simplify," "order," and "creativity." So excited gor my year!
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My word is BELIEVE. It encompasses the new journey I have begun. Thank you! I love your blog!!
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Ali, Thanks for this wonderful blog. I am really enjoying it! My 2009 word is INTENTIONAL. I desire to be intentional in my marriage, my role as a mother, a servant of God, a friend and an artist. This is the first time I have chosen a word for the year and I can't wait to be creative in finding ways to visually remind myself of my goals this year to be intentional....
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