One Little Word 2012
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Poster print via Poster Inspired.
My word for 2012 is up.
It came to me one day last month while I was working in the kitchen and the kids were watching the movie Up. My initial connection to the word stems from the part towards the end where the old man is looking at the scrapbook his wife made and a note she wrote to him at the end which says something along the lines of "Thanks for the adventure. Now go have a new one." (Found the clip here.)
That's the attitude I'd like to be working towards and embracing in 2012 - giving thanks for the things that were great about my marriage and then moving forward and welcoming whatever is coming next.
Up | ready, eager, open, awake, into a happy mood
There were so many words I could have chosen for what I want for myself in 2012. This one simply feels like a good starting place. I will also be carrying three of my past words close to my heart again in 2012: light, story, and peace.
Are you considering selecting a word for yourself (or letting one find you)? 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 2012. 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 days I'll combine all the words into a single post - super inspiring to see all the words in one place.
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, 2010 and 2011.
Above is an image of all my prompts from my album that I made for my One Little Word class at Big Picture in 2011.
Registration is open for 2012 and you're invited to join the journey.
Each month you'll receive a prompt with a simple creative, writing, or photography 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, 2012.
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My word will be STORY (actually HISTOIRE in French).
In 2011, I discovered a way to document our lives together as a family and for me it's all part of our story, a part of my way to live. Now, I want to find a way to invite my husband and my kids to the process!
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My word for 2012 is "Everyday" because after one heck of a year I'm ready to settle into a routine and really begin to carve out my life with my husband as I inch closer towards the first anniversary of my move from Canada to Las Vegas, and I want to do a better job of photographing that. There is beauty in the everyday.
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What an inspiration you are...to look for the good in your marriage is a great gift to give yourself and your children.
My word is likely to be "story" or "light". Both of these words have been swirling on my mind for quite some time. Or perhaps it will be a presently unknown word...I will just have to wait and see.
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"Act" or "Action" (leaning towards "Act"). This year, my word was "downsize", and I am still trying to do just that. Declutter, simplify. I haven't reached that goal yet. I wanted my word this year to be different but yet complement this year's word. I think "act" does that. So much of the time, I don't follow through on my plans. This year, I want to "act".
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my word for 2012 is TRUST. to remind me to trust in the One who's plans are so much bigger than my own. and to remind me that trusting is an active decision... i choose to trust.
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I think my word is going to be "Renew" I want to renew my spirit, my commitment to myself, my commitment to my family and community.Love this process. Thanks Ali!
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My word for 2012 is Balance - 2011 word was release which was a powerful one for me as I had to release a lot of 'stuff' this past year. Now it is time to find some balance in what I have found of value.
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My word is Celebrate.
Life is so short, I want to Celebrate each and every day that the good Lord has given me.
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My word would be focus. This is hard for me to do as I seem to be going in many directions at once and don't accomplish a lot!
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I have chosen th word JOY as it embodies what I'd like my life to be filled with this coming year. Last year's word was Strength.
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I would love to "win" this via Big Picture Classes. My word for 2012 is CHANGE. I want to change some of my bad habits. Weight and debt being the 2 biggies!
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acknowledgment..The reasons will be revealed on my blog at 12:01 01/01/12
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I have finally settled on intention for 2012. I want to cultivate a life that says at the end of the day, every day, no regrets. To me that doesn't mean living a life without mistep but instead being very intentional in everything I do, where I choose to spend my time, where I let my thoughts lead me, the words I say, the people and things I bring into my life, the food I put in my body, all of it. If I can carry with me in 2012 deliberate thought about the life I am crafting, at home, at work, with my children, with my husband, in my spirit then I think I will become a more authentic version of me and that is all I want in 2012.
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that is an awesome & v. 'thoughtful' posting, Michelle. TY!
er, Monica!!! sorry!
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my word for 2012 is... simplify.
can't wait to join your one little word class!
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I am choosing the word "perserverance". I received some really disappointing news right before Christmas. But I'm determined not to let that get me down. 2012 WILL be "the year". I will not let this setback stop me from accomplishing my dream.
BTW, I love you word and that movie, as well. I sob every time I see it. :)
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This year is my first time to take part in the class. My word will be direction. It is something i do for myself really. I hope to find out what direction I want to go with my life except for being a mom and wife. I've been a stay-at-home mom for the last few years, and now I want to go back to work. Since finding a job has been challenging, it's time to think about what direction I want to focus on.
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[...] have thoroughly enjoyed this endeavor. While I didn’t always like the prompt suggested by Ali Edwards, and occasionally created my own, I found the questions and tasks provocative and worthy of [...]
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My word came to me a few weeks ago. It is 'Joy'. I know that true joy comes from within (from the Lord) and I have true joy but here lately, I have been lacking some joy in my life. I am struggling in some areas (not loving my job, some stressful things with some of our adult children, etc) with keeping a joyful attitude and living a joyful life. Several things have 'confirmed' that this is to be my word for 2012. I am excited about bringing this word to my life in the upcoming year.
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My word is Happiness.
I want to concentrate only on the things that make me and my family happy and let all the bad things go.
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evolve :)
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