One Little Word : February 2010
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One of the things I am planning to do this year is a monthly post about One Little Word. My hope is that it will serve as a reminder, a check-in, and a chance to re-focus.
I am starting off with three basic categories: learn, create, and write. Each word includes a suggestion for an action to take related to your word.
Here's three simple actions for February 2010:
• LEARN : Locate a book (online, library, bookstore) that addresses your word and make it a priority to read/learn something new about your word this month. Let it feed that part of you that is wanting to make a change. I am planning to get back into a book I started on a recommendation last fall called Writing Motherhood
• CREATE : Grab your camera and photograph the letters of your word. This is a really fun exercise that can be done as you go about the normal routines of your life. Look up, look down, keep your eyes open for cool typefaces. Upload them and print them out and as a visual reminder of your word. If you can't get out or you want a little instant gratification you can always check out Spell With Flickr (what I used to create the "one little word" above).
• WRITE : This idea came from the One Little Word comments. After she chooses a word each year, Lynnelle at A Writer's Life writes a letter to her future self. Consider writing out where you hope you will be in one year and the role your word will play for you in 2010. Here's a nice write up of suggestions about writing a letter to yourself: If You Could Talk To Your Future Self What Would You Say? You can even send an email to your future self at FutureMe.org.
Hoping that your word is already making a difference for you in your life.
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Great ideas!
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thank you
((HUGS))
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I like the idea of shooting the letters of the little word.
My word indeed made already a difference in my life.
My word is ENJOY and I am making a journal and everyday I glue, draw, make a picture etc of something I really enjoyed that day, not big things, but small things.
If you like to look:
http://geknipt.punt.nl/?gr=798658
The journaling is in Dutch but pictures speak every language.
Greetings from Jolande
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hi ali,
this is such a g8 idea.......i have found my letters and will be blogging later about it all.
i love the 3 prompt ideas too and will try it out this month,
Jo xxx
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i too love the idea of photographing the letters. have a great week!
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Thanks for your inspiring ideas. My word is HOPE. I am in the middle of reading 90 Minutes in Heaven. I have written a letter about hope to my daughter who passed away, but what a great idea to write one to myself! And love the idea of taking photos of the letters to print out.
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My word "community" is making such a difference. Thank you for the wonderful ideas to even deepen my connection to it.
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Thanks for great inspiration to keep our one little word alive. Can't wait to get going on these!
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Although a rainy and icky Monday here in FL, I can NOT wait to get out and start locating the letters of my word for the year~F~O~C~U~S!!
What a gr-8 idea and thank you so much for sharing it with us. I wish that I could think "outside" my lil box sometimes, but it sure does help that you share your awesome ideas.
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Great ideas...I haven't done a good job with my word thus far, but maybe this will inspire me. I am the one who had considered switching to "me"-that seemed so easy. LOL!
Just a side note, my children's school did a poster of the alphabet with photos they took in the park beside our school. (Just like what you've shown above). It was a fundraiser for the 1st grade class that did it. Might be a neat way for some of you to make some $ for your school and volunteer your photography talents!
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It amazes me what you come up with to do!
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that's a cool program
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Ali, I keep a small daily journal in my purse and write down things I am thankful for each day. Does anyone have a suggestion for a book about being thankful? I love the idea of reading a book that has to do with your word of the year. I'm eager to read Don Miller's book upon your suggestion. Happy Monday!
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Great suggestions. I particularly like no. 2.
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Great suggestions. I particularly like no. 2.
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Great suggestions. I particularly like no. 2.
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I've had Writing Motherhood on my wish list for a while now...I can't wait to hear how you like it. And I love the idea of photographing letters. That's a project my kids could get into, too.
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Have you ever read Simple Abundance? It's a classic :).
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Reading your suggestions really made me feel like I am off to a great start!! My word for the year is "WRITE" and I have really been working hard to incorporate some sort of writing into my daily life......posting to my blog, writing in my new journal, writing letters to friends, etc....
You can read more about my writing journey here:
http://www.kristygussio.blogspot.com
Thanks for all that you do!!
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awesome clever prompt...thrilled to go on a snapshot of architectural letters scavenger hunt...my word this year is equipped ... my determined re-focus living in the present, equipped by God in all things, provisions for mind, body & Spirit!
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