One Little Word 2010
Tags:I am a fan of welcoming the new year with open arms. I love fresh starts, new opportunities, clean slates, possibilities.
Back in January 2007, as a way to celebrate these beginnings, I started a public tradition of choosing a single word to focus on over the course of the year.
Many of you are familiar with this tradition and have been joining me in selecting a new word each year. If this is your first time reading about the idea of one little word I recommend taking a few minutes to read my original post here.
Here's a look at my words from the past three years with links to the original posts.
2007 :Peace [ read my post for 2007 ]
2008 :Vitality [ read my post for 2008 ]
2009 :Nurture [ read my post for 2009 ]
Essentially the idea is to choose a word (or let it choose you) that has the potential to make an impact on your life.
Maybe you want to invite something or maybe you are hoping to subtract something. Maybe your word will be practical or hopeful or creative or fanciful. Maybe you need a big word, something in-your-face that will challenge you everyday. Maybe you need something smaller and quieter that will whisper gentle tidings as you make your way throughout the year.
Whatever word you end up with, make sure it is your word (not your sister's, mom's, partner's, child's, etc). You can share it publicly or keep it close to your heart.
My word for 2010 is STORY.
I'm planning to do a post with more details on my thoughts about this word on Wednesday (look for the finishing pages of my December Daily tomorrow). I am hoping to use my word as a springboard for a variety of different projects and inspirations, in my life and my scrapbooking, over the next 365 days.
Have you chosen your word yet?
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I'm going to use this idea with my students as well. I teach high school and my students have blogs. Maybe we could collaborate? Or someone else who reads this post?
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My word is FINISH. I am always starting things, leaving things to the last minute, doing a halfway job, and even doing something as simple as leaving thawed meat int he fridge too long! So my word this year is FINISH. It requires stamina and focus, drive and determination, Patience and peace.
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My word this year will be cherish. That means slowing down the pace of my life so that I can enjoy and be more appreciative of the people and pleasures in my life.
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Ali,
My word will be to thrive (When I translate to Portuguese became only one little word: Prosperar)
I am Brazilian and I being visiting you blog for a while. I am putting in my blog the link to the post "One Little Word 2010".
I would love for you to visit my blog: http://scrapbyfabi.blogspot.com/, If you have time.
Take care,
Fabiana
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i choose do as the first word I'll be inspired by. I hope it'll do me good this year. Thank you for posting this! I have made a link to this post on my blog:)
I look forward to reading about what "story" will do for you.
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I absolutely love the idea of a word for 2010. Thank you for giving me such a wonderful idea about how I can focus my energy. My word for 2010 is AUTHENTICITY. This year is about leading a an authentic life, being the person I really am, not trying to live up to the expectations of others and charting my own course.
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My word for 2010 is TRUST. Trust because I have learned to trust in GOD with everything in my life. I leave you with this Proverbs 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight.
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I guess, I might :)
but wow! just a simple word but it's hard to think about any word and this take a lot of courage to let it manifest on me for a year.
quite a challenge that I want to take in.
I'm glad i found your site.
thanks to creativeapples for featuring you on her post :)
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