One Little Word 2011
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.
Not surprising I have "changed" my word to CHANGE. Originally, it was simplify, however I feel there are so many things that need to change in my life in order to simplify. So, like Ali, this word chose me in the end!
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[...] been. And for years I have purposely avoided making them. This year however I came across the One Little Word concept by Ali Edwards and the online workshop she is teaching at Big Picture Classes all year. [...]
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T'm thrilled to join in and found that my word came right to me. I'm hoping I can sign up tomorrow. My olw is "participate". It has so many meanings to me on so many levels. THanks for this opportunity to explore and grow.
HUGS
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I chose the word STRENGTHEN. I thought this word was all encompassing for what I wanted to achieve this year. STRENGTHENING my body, friendships, faith and my bond with family.
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[...] the past two years I’ve taken part of the One Little Word project that was pioneered by Ali Edwards. In 2008 I chose the word Valor. Not sure if that changed [...]
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My word is TRANSFORM
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My word for 2011 is SIMPLE.
I'm going to simplify so many areas of my life and I am so excited. Simplify my organization, decor, relationships, responsibilities, and stress.
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several words swam thru my mind today, but one kept coming back to me over and over again. And I also saw it several times in print..Believe! I need to believe in myself, my business, believe that I can lose the weight that I gained. This was the first word that popped in my head earlier when I first read this article!
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... be ...
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calm. it feels a little intimidating, but i could use it. i've never heard of doing this before, so thank you for the idea.
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Cherish. . . That is the first word that came to me. I want to cherish my two children and their new adventures they are about to take. I cherish my own parents who are in their late 80's who have inspired me to be the best I can be. I cherish my sisters who are always there for me and make my life fun. Cherish. . . it's a perfect word for the way I feel about my family, my life, and my friends.
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Ok ladies. I am in bad need of advice or suggestions. Please! Soar has spoken to me some as my one little word,but I have suffered from a rough bout of depression for the last few months and have been thinking about "digging deep" to get to know my true self so I'm not sure that "soar" fits. Maybe it does...help! Suggestions welcomed...love and light to you all.
How about EMERGE?
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[...] My One Little Word (brilliant idea by THE Ali Edwards) for 2011 is REAL. It’s too easy for me to retreat behind all my life-coaching jargon and [...]
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I think I finally have my One Little Word for 2011...hey, it's only the 3rd day of the new year, so that's not to bad, eh? :)
Cultivate.
To improve; develop. To give time, thought, and effort to. To seek better acquaintance with.
I can apply this to so many areas of my life...faith, relationships, exercise, organization, creativity...the list goes on & on.
Thank YOU, Ali, for the inspiration to join this journey!
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[...] honor of this latter accomplishment, I have chosen my One Little Word for 2011. In 2009 I sort of chose “nurture,” meaning to take care of myself, but [...]
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My One Little Word is "EXTRA". I want to give extra, get extra, have extra space, give extra to myself, I just want to Be EXTRA... with no regrets.
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Hi Ali, my word is Intentional.
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Hi Ali, my word is Intentional. This is my 3rd year doing this and it does make a big difference.
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In a world with too many distractions my word is distill. I want to keep work and life pared down to the best possible components. It's possible.
Peace:)
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My word is CONSISTENCY .... it seemed so very clear when I was looking for a hook on which I could hang all of my activity and challenges and growth for 2011. I have set myself a 365 day Gratitude challenge - to write in my gratitude journal every day for 365, and as an accountability measure I am sharing one gratitude item on FB, again, every day for the full 365 days.
I believe that if I can tackle my word in this daily measure, then it will positively spread into other areas of my life that need more consistency!!
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I chose embrace for this year: http://enbuscadeequilibrio.blogspot.com/2011/01/olw-2011.html
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my word for the year is love. plain and simple, i need more love in my life. both for myself and for my hubby and two boys. i need to spread the love, share the love and accept the love.
i can't wait!!
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LOVE THIS IDEA! I usually have a theme or catch phrase each year. Maybe I will find one little word that catches all of it!
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Hey Ali, I'm loving the olw movement ... I'm lovin' the class so far and getting my album organized to go. I have choosen the word "Balance" for my 2011 word. Let's see where it will take me this year.
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My word is "give". Last year it was more, and I felt like it was a year of abundance. Now I want to give to others.
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