One Little Word 2009 & Giveaways

Unlike last year, this year's word came easily: Worship. It speaks to me of my ultimate purpose in life and puts everything else in perspective. Creativity, love, giving, all are acts of Worship. I am looking forward to an awesome year ahead as I rediscover the nuances of this...

"JOY"
*because it's true that you can choose your attitude
*because it is a free gift you can give to everyone, daily
*because I believe in the joy of 1-20-2009
*because I am grateful for what I have
*because I tried JOY last year, and I plan on living it this year

I'm not positive yet but I think my word for this year is going to be "encourage". Encourage my husband, children, friends...be a cheerleader to everyone around me. With all the heartache and negative information we see every day, my time will be best used being a positive spirit. Thank you so much for your inspiration. You are such a creative soul and I feel honored to see bits and pieces of your life. Thank you for sharing!

Still working on the word . . but I am leaning toward BEAUTY! Beauty in the home, life, with others. Also, my Dad is an amazing amarillys gardner . . .take a dowel and stake them up when they start to lean! So much easier on the flower. Plus, when the blooms go, you can cut them down and they will bloom again! Happy New Year!

Loved reading your post and your thoughts on the word nurture, Ali. So excited to be starting a new year with my new word - Peace. It seems I'm not alone in my choice :) I just posted on my blog about it, and I loved looking through all the words in your comments.
http://k8mc.wordpress.com/2008/12/31/one-little-word/

I've had nurture stuck on a post-it on my cupboard for a while now. I think I'll stick to to. Either that or reconnect.

After seeing the last giveaway item, serve will definitely be my word for the year.

Ali, love that you do this every year and encourage us to as well!
My word for 2009 is
MEANINGFUL
–adjective
full of meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeful; significant: a meaningful wink; a meaningful choice.
Happy New Year to you!

My word will be time. I tried to do this last year and it just didn't happen....too busy to document time.Ha Ha. It sounds funny but it is true! So I'm going to try to document TIME again this year.

I've only read a portion of the comments above, so I hope "my" word has not been mentioned too many times. Actually I have two words that I think of as a goal: Joy....Find Joy. I also like the word Acceptance. These are words that deal with my role as a mother of three adult children and my grandchildren...realizing the joy in my and their lives and acceptance of the natural changes that come about as they have developed their own homes and families. I suppose Joy and Acceptance go together in many ways, especially because it is my responsibility to find joy in my acceptance of the life differences in my retirement and renewed joy in the continuing love of my husband of 45 years.
Thanks for sharing yourself with us. I hope you are well...your happiness shines through.

I'm thinking about the word ENJOY. With a new baby coming soon, I just want to enjoy this year as my family and life changes once again. Not to mention this will likely be the last baby I have.

My word for 2009 is
PLAY
I want to play more with my kids, my husband, friends! Enjoy life more!!!
Happy New Year!

I'm still deciding. I really like Strength, and Cherish. I need strength to complete my recovery but I'm leaning toward Cherish. Cherish each day. Cherish my family, myself, and my God.

My word is "Appreciate". Sometimes in my haste to get things done I forget to stop and appreciate the people, and things around me. This year I want to really appreciate all those things, the things that I'm going to do and the things I've already done. Happy New Year!

I've chosen the word WELLNESS since it embodies the journey I wish to take this year to recovering from my 2007 surgery.
http://twowritingteachers.wordpress.com/2009/01/01/my-one-little-word-of-2009/
Thanks for inspiring us with this challenge again!

937 comments and counting. That's a lot of words.
I haven't chosen my word yet. It's tough this year. I've thought of "gentle;" I need to be kinder to myself and those around me. I've thought of "emerge;" I need to put myself out there more. Ali's "nuture" fits as well but that feel like I'm copying. I keep looking for a word when I read, browse or whatever. 12/31 and no word. I'll keep thinking and looking.
I also like the idea of adding a creative practice (shoutout to iHanna's blog) this year. It may be drawing or photography but my life would be far more satisfying if I could something more regularly.
Ah well, the hours are counting down. Maybe I'll find that word yet.

I think my word for 2009 will be INSPIRATION. 2008 has been challenging and difficult for me - I'm praying 2009 will be better.

I have been struggling to come up with a good word this year. I think I have settled on MOTIVATION. One of my greatest weaknesses is procrastination - so I need something that helps me overcome this in all areas of my life and work this year. Thanks for the "motivation"!

My word is going to be "new" - I'm heading into a new phase, retiring from the job, and looking for something new to try!

My word for 2009 is SERENE. I tend to worry too much and the only thing that accomplishes is to make me a wreck. So I hope to overcome worry and be SERENE.