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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My 2009 word is going to have to be focus. I feel like 2008 went by in a blur. With a almost three year old and an eight month old and teaching 6th graders, I felt scattered (and scatter-brained). I definitely need to focus on each aspect of my life & not try to think about everything all at once. FOCUS!
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My word for 2009 is Love. I want to love more in 2009 -- unconditionally -- love my children, my husband, my family!
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Happy New Year! This idea is the best ever! Done it for a few years now after getting the inspiration right on your site. Thanks! My word for 2009 will be "calm" - as in taking it easy, getting things together so I will not keep worring about things. Doing things in a pace that will allow me to enjoy them instead of just rushing through. Good luck with your intetention and thanks for helping me find mine!
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This will be my third year with one little word. I didn't do as well with focusing on my word last year but I hope that my word for 2009 will be more of an inspiration. My word for 2009 is LISTEN.
Happy New Year.
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Last year's word came to me instantly...it was ARTISTIC. I think I embraced it. I entered the 2008 CK HOF (didn't win, but that's okay), started my own scrapping blog, was on a design team, finally developed my own signature scrapping style, and fell in love with mixed media.
This year's word just ins't coming to me. Although I think it could be fun to use "Yes" after seeing "Yes Man" last night. I could use something to shake up my life.
In other words...still thinking.
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Create.
Create memories. Create opportunities. Create happiness. Create adventure. Create change (like our new President). And of course, create art.
2009 is going to be a big year for me and I'm determined to make the most of it.
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"Run!" (Trying to get a marathon under my belt in 2009.)
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Hi Ali......
I've never had a word before so this is my first one and THIS - 2009 - is hopefully going to be a good one for me.
Or at least I am going to try to FOCUS on making it a good one.
So - FOCUS it is........
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!
May 2009 be truly amazing for you and your family.
:0)
Maria
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Happy New Year! I'm thinking either "flourish" or "thrive"....leaning toward THRIVE. Not just getting by but really figuring out what I want to be doing and going for it!
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My word for 2009 is MORE! I want MORE of Jesus Christ to show up in me....More of HIM in me, and less of ME! I want ME to get out of HIS way, so HE can work thru me.
Best wishes for the baby!
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My word is "today" because I have resolved to spend more time living in the present.
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GRACE, because I can't do it alone. Grace signifies not only change, but a power, greater than me, that will help me to make the changes that I need. Namely being a better mother, saving more money, and finding the man of my dreams. All made possible through GRACE.
--Char Lee
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My word is PLAY. Not taking things to seriously, experimenting more in my crafty pursuits but with life in general. I can't wait.
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Finally decided - my word of the year is ENRICH. Can't wait to put it into action!
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I just came across your blog last year and I like the one word idea...I've got a rough concept of my intention but I need to process it a bit more I think to be able to define it by one word...thanks for sharing of yourself!
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My word for 2009 is balance... I want to focus on bringing balance to my life, home, work, etc. I always take on too much and have too many activities going while trying to please everyone... so for 2009 BALANCE!
Happy New Year and blessings to you and your family in 2009!
Pam C.
Waco TX
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Grow
I am an adult, but I have so many ways in which I want to grow..., health-wise, spirtually, creatively, meantally, etc. I just want to finish 09 as a person who has grown.
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I love this. I really love the idea of focusing a year into a word and not a resolution. That is the true power of words isn't it?
My one word for 2009 is Persevere. There is a lot of possibility with 2009 and I want to focus on being steady, continual, creative.
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embrace... the moment... people (for who they are not what you want them to be) to be present, focussed... I need to EMBRACE
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My word for 2009 is COZY. I want to make my home and my life more cozy. Cozy means more comfortable, full of friends and pets and less stress.
Happy 2009 Ali!
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