One Little Word 2009 & Giveaways

I was going to write this down yesterday, but for some reason i was stuck between two words and i wanted to commit to one before i wrote it here.
This will be my third year choosing a word and now i've got my DH on board! He had seen what my word "simplify" grew into this past year and wanted to give it a try this year!
We both have chosen the word BALANCE. He's got a new job that will be a challenge for him to keep the work/family balance and trying to get a promotion on top of that.
For me, i need to maintain balance with my main responsibilities, to balance instead of being or having one mixed up mess, to have my thoughts and ideas equal my words and actions.
BALANCE   noun, verb, -anced, -anc⋅ing.
–noun
1. a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc.
2. something used to produce equilibrium; counterpoise.
3. mental steadiness or emotional stability; habit of calm behavior, judgment, etc.
–verb (used with object)
1. to bring to or hold in equilibrium; poise
2. to arrange, adjust, or proportion the parts of symmetrically
3. to estimate the relative weight or importance of
Thank you Ali for doing this again!

My word for 2009 is Flourish. I want to grow in many different areas of my life and I think this is the perfect word for me in 2009. Thanks always for the inspiration!

Quiet. I am focusing on myself, keeping my thoughts, actions, daily routine, goals very focused, introspective and most of all quiet. Noise is everywhere, I am bringing some quiet time to me. Thank you Ali!

I have never participated in the One Little Word, although I have loved reading about it over the last few years.
This year I have experienced many changes and challenges in my life and 2009 looks to be full as well. My 4 y.o. was diagnosed with Autism, I lost a job, got a better one, am going to school and working full time, discovered a rare cancerous tumour incidentally and had surgery and am now cured.
This moves me to the word SEEK. There are so many things at this place in my life that I seek - balance, joy, patience,peace, order, time, deeper relationships, ways I want to grow. This word allows me to move toward finding some of these intangible positive things in everyday experiences.
Happy New Year to you and yours! Thank you for being such an inspiration to so many.

My word for 08 - Heal (we had lost our oldest son at the tail end of 06 and it was time for some healing).
My 09 word - Restore (faith in myself, faith to my family, faith in my God).

Happy New Year and thanks for sharing this project.My word - my very first word ever - Deeper. I want to delve deeper into all I startedin 2009 and into being my true self.
Dy

My word for 2009 is Ali's word from last year...VITALITY. I am going to take my vitamins and ride my bike! Thank you Ali for all of the inspiration in 2008. You are so inspiring!

Happy New Year Ali, I wish you and your family all the best for the New Year!!!
My word for 2009 is "Believe".
believe:to have confidence in the truth, the existence, or the reliability of something, although without absolute proof that one is right in doing so

i have been trying to think of what my word should be all week. i'm still feeling stuck.
i do know that i want to be easier on myself. forgive myself easier. loosen my grip on everything + just let relax. be more present for my kids and husband instead of worrying what needs to be done next. i'll be back when i've decided for sure what my word is. i love the idea of having a necklace with the word on it!

I struggled with this word because it seems so cheesy and cliche but multiple views of the thesaurus didn't help me come up with anything that conveys exactly what I want to say. So, my word for 2009 is going to be "Cherish." My kids' childhoods seem to be speeding by faster and faster and by next fall, both of them will be in school all day long.
In these last months before that big change, I want to slow down and savor our moments together, pay closer attention to the little things and create some beautiful memories. So... cherish!

I have loved reading about all the words that will inspire people during this year. I love the word NUTURE that Ali chose for herself. it seems very appropriate. My word would have to be BELIEVE. I need to believe that God has a plan for our country. I need to believe that I can handle anything that life throws at me this year. I too have an autistic child and I am constantly concerned for her future.
other than BELIEVE, I hope to SIMPLIFY and reduce the clutter in my life. I want to spend more time creating and sharing with others.
Wishing you the best 2009 has to offer Ali. Congratualtions on your new baby. Celebrating the JOY she will bring to your famly.

I've decided my word this year is Strengthening. In 07 it was Tranquillity and I can't even remember what I picked last year! (bad, bad!) Strengthening and consolidating my health, my family and my business.
Good luck to you all!

My word is for 2008 was work and 2009 is passion. Passion for life, passion for art, passion for creativity, passion for achievement.
My passion for all these things drives me in this new year to learn more about new types of art and push myself to be the best artist I can be.
Have a Happy New Year!

Okay, I figured it out ... Simplicity. Yep, that's it ... wholly focused on God and disregarding the rest. Simplicity. Now, I can breathe with that!

My word for 2009 is PEACE. This is my goal for the year ... to live at Peace with nothing missing and nothing broken. To go about my life in peace ... such a big word. So excited to start the journey of this year. Thanks for the inspiration ... your word is wonderful this year too! Kim

Love Love Love this project. Every year it causes me to think, reassess and refocus. Thanks for doing this! After much thought I've decided that my word for 2009 will be intention...to live with intention, that is my goal...to not let life happen to me...to take the initiative and get out of life what I want...to live each day and make each decision with intention, with purpose...these are my goals for 2009 and I'm so excited to emabark on them!!

***Happy New Year***
Here's to a fabulous way to start fresh and new.
Last year my word was LUCIDITY I wanted to slow down and be at peace. Well about 2 months into the year I realized I had picked the wrong word. I wasn't using the word to it's potiental and I was not giving it my full attention and my life was any but lucid.
I'm going to putout a few words this year, so I can see how they fit. Again I'll try one of my last year's choices
**SPARKLE (for my personality)
and I've added a few more to roll around with it.
** SEMPER (Latin for ALWAYS, for the constant things in my life)
** COMMIT (because I have trouble seeing things through)
** JOURNEY (for new challenges, changes and processess)
I am looking forward to chosing a word real soon. I'll bounce them around today and choose which word wears best on me.
Thanks for this!!!
The best to you always!!

No final decisions yet, but so far am thinking of Breath, Gratitude, Live Each Day (oops, that's 3).

Ali,
Thanks for the opportunity to think about a word for 2009. I choose PATIENCE!
I need to remember this woed in all areas of my life.
Have a wonderful 2009 with your growing family. It just flies by. My baby turned 13 on the 29th.
Thanks,
Jenny

my word for 2009 is INTEND!
and I love it.
and Im SO excited!
beautiful things are happening!
happy happy 2009!
slm