One Little Word 2009 & Giveaways

I am going to CHERISH. There is too much that I take for granted. Cherishing my life enough to take better care of my family, body, house, and myself!

My word for 2009 is going to be FOCUS. Focus on lots of things but mostly meaning to keep life in FOCUS. Keep it up front and important - my family, my art, my household, so many things need FOCUS in 2009! Thanks Ali, can't wait to see what you have in store for us on your blog and best wishes to you and all your family, including the new little girl not quite here yet!

Action.....the opposite of procrastination

my word is BELIEVE with God all things are possible

It was so hard to pick just one word. I was drawn to many: fly, change, be, grow...I think however that I'm going to go with flex. To be flexible in my opinions and my attitudes. To flex my body and my mind. To let go of rigidity and fear of change. Yes, flex it is.

Gail - Hope you don't mind - but that word is exactly what I need
EMBRACE
Last year's was joyful
Love your creativity and focus, Ali!
Happy New Year to all!

I have a string of words that have come to me: Compassionate, Courageous, Clarity, and Christian. All of these words take both vision, figurative and literal, to act upon them. And, as all of these start with "C", my word for 2009 will be "See".

my word for 2009- imagine.
imagine the possiblities if i step out of my comfort zone.

My word for 2009 is "Be Present". I want to fully embrace each moment instead of always looking to the future. Thank you for being so inspiring Ali.
Susan

Constancy. That's it. Okay, now that I've said it, I guess I better put it into motion.

Hi Ali,
I really like your word. And it fits so well, because you have a little one coming up!
My word for the year of 2008 was Initiative. And I really think that I have got more initiative in me now.
For the year of 2009 it is harder. I believe that Courage, Believe or Focus.
It's a hard choice and I still allow myself some time to decide!

Like you I chose the word nuture. I tried to think of a different word, but I keep returning to it. I am a registered nurse (school nursing specialty)that it would be easy to embrace this word, but with all the crazy days, pulled in many different directions etc. this is perfect. Not only to nuture others I come in contact with, but also myself since I don't have time or energy after working full time, and coming home to my family. Thanks for the inspiration. Health and happiness in 2009.

My word for 2009 is harmony.
There's been lots of raised voices and sibling squables. . .and i would like a little harmony - all of us working together in a single direction. . .
Happy New Year!
Hillary

my word for 2009 is simplify
I really want to try to simplify daily life and take joy in the simple things that occur every day.
Dawn

Hi Ali...
You are such an inspiration, including my choice of word for 2009: BEGIN. I have spent the last many months (years?) with lots of intentions and plans, but somehow continually fail to take the first step and just get started. It seems I'm always waiting for something to happen, thwarted by the lack of the "perfect" situation. This includes scrapbooking and recording the many moments I want to hold on to for myself and my family. I just turned 39 this week and feel this 40th year is a new beginning in many ways - a time to look back and forward at the same time and to simply BEGIN the life I somehow keep waiting to have. Thanks for your wonderful blog, your books and your willingness to share yourself with us - and best wishes as your family, too, "begins" a new phase!

Mine is Freedom. For now at least. ;)

My word came to me in a craft store when I saw the word in nice white letters, and bought it for someone else who 'needed' it. Once I got it home, I realized it was really for me, and the word has come up two more times in the past week or two.
RELAX
I can make most anything more intense than needed and I don't need that kind of energy in my life anymore. When I relax, I let go of expectations and am most likely to feel content.
Your nurture is perfect for you and yours!

My word for 2009 is "SUCCEED" a very important word for me because I spent alot of 2008 wishing I had done this or that ~ and I am a year behind in my life. Not going to happen this year!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Persevere is my word as I have a feeling that with the looming auto bankruptcy potential I will need this word. We're dependent on the automakers for our liveilhood as dh works for them!

My word for 2009, well really 2 words but it really has meaning for me and my family this year.....Goosebump moments. Sounds odd maybe, even if its just for a few seconds, but moments of that shiver you get all over you get when something excieting has just happened. With my son with Autism, and a daughter who has sensory issues, I want to focus on all the great little moments that happen to our family. In times when its all a challenge remembering these times will give me the courage to carry on. I really feel good about this year. Happy New Year and heres to lots of "creating those goosebump moments" :-)
Shani