One Little Word 2011
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My 2011 necklace from the lovely Lisa Leonard. Get one for yourself here.
My word for 2011 is light.
This year my word sure seemed to choose me.
Most years I start thinking about my word for the following year in November or December. I think about it in passing and start listening, looking, and being open to the possibilities of a new word.
This year the word light seemed to be trying to catch my attention.
I found it in books, in magazines, in music, in conversations and in quiet moments.
So I'm going with it. It's already surprised, delighted, challenged and sparked some new things within me.
Some years I've had to look harder or listen longer or simply choose one that fit with what was on my mind and heart at that moment. There's no right or wrong. The main thing to remember is that this is your word. It's not for your child, parent, partner, spouse, sister, etc.
And what do you do with this one little word?
You live with it. You invite it into you life. You let it speak to you. You might even follow where it leads. There are so many possibilities.
I'd love to read what word you've chosen or are considering for 2011. In the comments feel free to simply leave your word as your comment or write a bit about why you are choosing this word.
In a couple of days I'll post a compilation of the words as an inspirational reminder to us all.
If you’re new to the concept of One Little Word, you can read some of my previous posts here: 2007, 2008, 2009, and 2010.
NEW FOR 2011 : ONE LITTLE WORD at BIG PICTURE CLASSES
I'm excited to be offering a brand new One Little Word online workshop through Big Picture Classes in 2011 as a way to connect with and honor our words throughout the year.
Each month you'll receive a prompt with a simple creative project and a gentle reminder to check back in with your word. By the end of the year you'll have compiled the contents of an 8.5x11 album that documents, defines, celebrates and generally makes your word more visible. Workshop materials include printable elements, full-color PDF handouts, and video presentations.
People have been asking me if you have to be a scrapbooker for this class. My answer is no. Even though we are making an album it's really more of a journaling/record keeping/thinking/exploring project. I'm excited to see how people interpret the prompts and make them meaningful for their own lives.
This is not complicated and it's not time-consuming. It's simply a way we can come together to share our experience with our words throughout the course of the year.
The One Little Word classroom opens on January 1, 2011.
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My word is Action. This past year has been full of lots of thoughts of "i should," "maybe I could," etc. This year is going to be about action. And my first action was to sign up for your class!
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My word is Abundance - starting right now! Our life is full, abundant, but with this as a focus, I'm feeling better about handling our up & down finances, but also appreciating the abundance we already experience! I also love how the word dance is tucked inside, something I try to do every day, and often do in the kitchen with my family which all comes together to create happiness!
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my word for this year is balance and I just signed up for your class!
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DISCOVER. Geographically, personally, internally.
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My one little word for 2011 is "WELL". As in be well, and do well. I had a tough year this past year and want to make strides to make myself wholistically well - physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I also am embarking on some new journeys and hope to do well in all of them.
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My word is Journey. My oldest is now 13 and my youngest 11. I am no longer the mother of little boys. I am 42 so I am now in the next phase of life. I feel like I'm at a crossroads and trying to figure out what this new phase will look like. Journey is from old French and means "a day's journey" from jour -French for day. Journey will be my reminder to take one day at a time. (Journal has a similar origin reminding me to write it all down.) Journey has been whispering and shouting for the last month and is my 2011 word. :-)
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My word for this year is ACTIVE.
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My word for the year is BUILD. I have had a "tear down" kind of year and its time to do some building!!!
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I like your choice - good luck with your "construction"!
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my one little word for 2011 is believe.
believe in myself; believe that i can do all of the things i want to do.
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My word is also "believe". I spend a lot of time thinking that I am not good enough, in life, scrapbooking, work, everything and so 2011 will be the year for me to believe in myself and my abilities.
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I had some words hoovering... I wasnt sure which I should choose... I wrote them down and underneath each added my reasons/thoughts behind each one. in moments there was a clear winner - with five hundred {or thereabouts ;)} reasons and meanings for me.
My word is balance.
Balance between thinking it over and over thinking.
Between doing some art work and staying up for three hours too many after midnight
Between being letting it go and fighting them all the way
Between hearing the comment and over thinking it
Between helping out and feeling used.
Between wanting it right and setting ridiculous standards.
Looking forward to your class Ali :)
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My word for 2011 is going to be "healthy." I want to work on being more physically healthy, emotionally healthy and spiritually healthy. 2010 was a really tough year and I feel like focusing on taking care of myself and regaining my health will propel me to progress, happiness and peace.
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I was going to 'renew' this year, but decided 'begin' is a better choice for me. I will begin....
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My word for 2011 is "Push"! It means several things to me but primarily that I have generally coasted through life and now it's time for me to be much more proactive and Push to get things done in terms of health, personal and professional goals, financial goals and just about all realms of my life. I need to Push to see things change instead of just floating through! Oh and BTW, love your 2011 necklace! What a great a idea to keep your word fresh in your mind!
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Last year my word was accomplish and it did help me learn to start and finish what I started. But this year I need to do some self love and self appreciation so.......
my word is TRUE
I need to learn to be TRUE to myself, I find myself trying to please so many people that often I am not TRUE to myself.
Thanks for this Ali!! You are an amazing woman and I feel blessed to have you in my life as such an incredible inspiration!
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My word is Happiness - it seems the last few years I have been white knuckling my way through life and I am ready for happiness to make an appearance again. I signed up for your class at BPC and I have my album and I am ready for Happiness in 2011!
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My word is LOVE. It found me when my baby was born 2 weeks ago. Love for her, love for my husband, love for family and friends, love for me...
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My word for 2011 is IMPROVE. My word/goals/intentions for 2010 got hit with lots of setbacks due to a serious health diagnosis and I struggled to come to terms with that. Improve has been rolling around in my brain all month - improve will cover both the very small things (which may be all I can do) or larger things if my health...improves.
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IMPROVE is my word too.....I hope you signed up for the class...it will be nice to chat with you and talk about our IMPROVEMENTS!
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I love your word-of-the-year idea! That necklace is beautiful with your word on it to remind you every day!
I think I'm going with MOTIVATION for 2011. I haven't been very motivated lately & feel like I need to find my motivation in all things again. Thanks for all your great ideas that you share!
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