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 thoughts have been with you at this time of transition in your life Ali...I want to send you comfort and peace. My word for 2012 is Renewal.
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Last year I chose the word Focus. I didn't focus very well as I missed 98% of the monthly activities for the class. For 2012 the word that keeps coming to me is Change. The thoughts with this word that have come to me: Attitude. Losing friends and family to death. Life without my closest friend(passed away 8-28-11). Physical change happening. Weight loss- the new me. Tired of clutter & disorganization. Change in spending habits.
I am excited for One Little Word 2012.
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Still a toss-up between focus, strength or evolve... will have to see.. I also was a huge fan of the one little word workshop and would have paid twice as much. Since the prompts are the same for this year, I will probably just see what I will apply to 2012 and check in with Ali online throughout the year.
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I think my word picked me this year. I can't get it out of my head. Journey. A journey to a healthier me and my family. A journey to a closer relationship with Christ. I'm looking forward to a great year.
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My word is Surrender.
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My word will be faith. I am using that word to remind me to have faith in myself that I can achieve the things I want to do. Have faith my dreams will come true. Have faith in other people and to remind myself they are there for me for than I know. Faith in God that although the last 2 years have been the worst he will get me through all of things we are going through. Faith that 2012 will be a better year.
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My word is FOCUS (or FOCO, in portuguese).
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So I have been thinking of this and my word will be "Enjoy" Cause I wanan learn to feel the joy in everything I do, I wanna continue to be a positive person that brings Joy to the world, to the people around me and and enjoy every wonderful memories!
Hugs Ann-Marie
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I loved your OLW class last year and am trying to see if I can fit it into my schedule for this year. I have chosen Balance as my word this year because I feel I need a bit more balance in my life. Balance in my priorities, balance my time more effectively, emotional balance! To find a good balance for work, home and play.
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My word is gratitude.
As we enter 2012, I have a strong sense that the Lord is going to show me some amazing ways of being grateful for the many blessings he has bestowed upon us. Interestingly enough, I already have less of a 'want' for things than I have in a long time.
I'm excited to see the challenges you send our way to challenge us in engaging in our one little word!!! Thanks for the inspiration:)
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My word this year is Build. I want to build relationships, build memories, build traditions with my daughter and husband, build life.
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I was reading the description of this class in an email that I got weeks ago. While I was reading it, I thought how in the h*ll does someone pick a word to focus on for the entire year? Just as I was thinking that "Strength" popped into my head. So, I am going to take this class and Strength is going to be my word. Wierd how that kinda stuff works out, isn't it? Dori
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I am thinking my olw will be MORE for 2012
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Good choice Ali. My word is Free. I am going to set myself free in 2012. I'll free myself from the hurt of peoples opinions that don't have a position affect in my life and or on things I plan to do. I will give myself the freedom to make my own choices and accept whatever those choices bring. I'll be free of the past and open myself up to create the life I truly want to live.
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I have only been doing one little word since 2009 but I love it. My word for 2012 is "Satisfied". I want to really know when I am satisfied in eating, relationships, spending etc. Not always yearning wanting more. Content seemed complacent to me so I chose Satisfied and it feels right. Thank you for starting this trend. By the way, I have a wonderful shop at etsy that paints me a 4x4 canvas of each year and a word picture to go with it. This year is a chaise lounge, lamp and a book...that symbolizes satisfied to me!!
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I just had an email but I deleted it already. It talked about all the definitions of UP and how it's one of the most used words. Even in contridictory terms like: its clouding up and its clearing up. So I'm sure you'll be able to find many uses foe you word.
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My OLW is "home." I want to work on finding my creative home, tending the relationships that are my home, and fixing up my physical home.
Rinda
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I really like your choice! So much of what I want to inspire in me with choosing this year's word is centered around my home - projects, decluttering, decorating and enjoying - I might have to borrow your idea!
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My word for 2012 is APERATURE. I've enjoyed selecting both nouns and verbs in the past and 2012 seems like a noun time for me. I've found that nouns often give way to more meanings and interpretations for me and I'm looking forward to finding new interpretations of who I am in 2012. For sure I will begin a new job, hopefully doing something new to me (I'm hoping big hopes for this)! A technical definition for aperature is the opening in a camera lens that adjusts to let in light. I love the idea of adjusting my openness in 2012. In a literal sense, I have a new dSLR and I'm also looking forward to getting to know it better by taking some classes and practicing. Here's to 2012, everyone! It will be a lovely one :)
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Love this word -- great choice!
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"Enjoy" - after year filled with moving into our new home and doing lots of painting, redecorating, landscaping, etc. plus having our youngest daughter get married and all that a wedding entails, it is definitely time for me to "enjoy" the fruits of our labor. I asked my husband what his word would be and he did not hesitate to say, "RELAX!"
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My word is likely to be "DO" or "ACT". So many times I think of things to do - even if it is just to call someone or to drop them a note or to visit etc. I have many crafting things I would like to do but for various reasons I never get started.... I would really like to turn all those good intentions into actions and I would like to explore what sometimes holds me back - fear; shyness; questioning my motifs; scared of how gesture may be seen.... feel it would be worthwhile to explore all these questions and this might help
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