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 health - health for my body by stopping bad habits like eating the wrong things and starting new habits like moving more, health in my relationships by tending to them more, health in my attitudes because I sometimes think I sabotage myself with my attitudes and that brings the whole house down. Yes, my word for 2011 is health.
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My word is DOWNSIZE. Just when I thought a word wasn't going to come to me, I was replacing my Lowell Herrero "Cows, Cows, Cows" calendar in my kitchen for the new 2011 one, and I saw a message that Herrero wrote in the back of the calendar. He asked, "Do words ever get stuck in your head?" He went on to explain that about 4 years ago, the word "downsize" got stuck in his head, and in his wife's head, too. They wanted to simplify their life, and they started making changes to do so. I retired on October 1,2010, and since then, decluttering and simplifying has been my goal. This word is perfect for me in 2011. Downsize. :-)
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My word is Balance. The goal is to find balance between work, home, photography, scrapbooking, learning Photoshop, exploring new recipes and friends!
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COMPETENT
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LOVING...loving every minute, finding "loving" moments, recognizing "loving" when it is almost overlooked, and loving me too.
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my word for 2011 is PEACE.
i'm looking forward to finding peace in all aspects in my life and hoping to will carry over for years to come.
also excited for class to get started!
i can't wait to see what comes of it in 2011.
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My word for the year is "connection" - I can't wait to see just how it happens!
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My word for 2011 is TRANSFORM. I'm planning lots of positive changes this year. (I've written about them at http://bit.ly/hRlQgQ.) Last year my word was GENTLE. It was a rough year and I found it so helpful. Thank you!
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My little word für 2011 is *time*, or Zeit as we say here in Germany.
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My word is one in portuguese and two in English (I'm not sure):
conviver = live together.
How about it?
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My word for 2011 is "celebrate". I will rejoice in life, I will honor each moment and not allow them to slip by, and I will participate in it. 2011 will be a year filled with celebration.
You can find my jouhttp://angiebeth.blogspot.com/2011/01/one-little-word-2011.htmlrnal page celebrating my word at:
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My word for 2011 is "celebrate". I will rejoice in life, I will honor each moment and not allow them to slip by, and I will participate in it. 2011 will be a year filled with celebration.
You can find my journal page celebrating my word at http://angiebeth.blogspot.com/2011/01/one-little-word-2011.
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my word is...chance. take a chance on new things, experiences. chance to get things done, projects, goals. chance!!
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Responsible-- geared towards our whole family (yes, my husband has bought into the idea)
To be responsible for our messes, our choices, our actions/ reactions, and most importantly, our mindset.
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Beloved. More at my post.
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My word is LOVE. To love myself & my quirks; to treat friends, family and strangers with love and compassion; to love my life and be surrounded by love.
love (verb) 1. to feel love for. 2. to like greatly, to take pleasure in having or doing something.
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Its taken me a while to settle on a word - there have been several that have been nearly right, but not quite.
I think I have finally found it ...
My word is Invigorate
Thank you for the inspiration
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One word: INSPIRATION: to find inspiration in others and to search for it within one's own self. To encourage others to see and find inspiration in others no matter who they are on this Earth.
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I've been thinking about my goals for 2011 for a few weeks now and trying to come up with a word that encompasses my feeling for the year ahead. I have so much I want to do this year, so many things I want to change and create. 2011 is the year I will turn 40 and my ultimate goal for the year is to look like a fitness/bikini model, it's not impossible as I am already in good shape and a personal trainer, age is just a number. I am however the queen of procrastination, and have so many things I WANT to do, but haven't gotten around to due to getting sidetracked (Adult attention deficit disorder) and just plain procrastination.
My word was almost simplify for this year but I have more I want to achieve than that, then I had the a-ha moment - my word for 2011 is going to be achieve! Each month I am going to do 3 things:
1 - habit - create or break a habit, using my water pik for january
2 - learn - something new, yoga instructor workshop is my goal for January :)
3 - project - one "project" a month, January will be cleaning and reorganizing my office.
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REALIZE
1. To comprehend completely or correctly.
2. To bring into reality; make real.
I was thinking of Dream or Believe, but I wanted something that requires action, not living in my head, and this came to me. I want to make a reality of my dreams. I want to show through my actions what I believe in.
I'm so happy I found this site! What a great way to start 2011!
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