One Little Word® 2018 | Space
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My One Little Word® for 2018 is space.
Since 2006 I've been choosing a word to focus on over the course the 12 months from January through December. My past words have included:
Play
Peace
Vitality
Nurture
Story
Light
Up
Open
Thrive
Give
Whole
Connect
For 2018 I'm looking to get curious about the idea of space.
The word "space" has quite a few different meanings, from an interval of time to a continuous area or expanse which is free, available or unoccupied to the dimensions of height, depth, and width within which all things exist and move (outer space) to the freedom and scope to live, think, and develop in a way that suits one.
What I'm interested in inviting into my life this year is some breathing room. I find myself regularly filling things up: time, physical space, projects, etc. I want to see what it feels like to have "room" for thinking and dreaming and learning and moving at a slower pace. I want to pay attention and begin to recognize those times when I'm unconsciously filling up the space and learn to pause before continuing on auto-pilot.
Simply put, what I want to do this year is create more "white space" in my life to pursue what really matters most to me.
Companion words - words that are also speaking to me - this year include: wonder, less, ease, and slow.
I'm really looking forward to experiencing life with this word in 2018.
TAKE A LISTEN
I recently recorded a podcast with Elise on Elise Gets Crafty where we chat about our 2017 and 2018 words. Take a listen here.
SHARE YOUR WORD IN THE COMMENTS
I’d love to read what word you’ve chosen or are considering for 2018. In the comments feel free to simply leave your word as your comment or write a bit about why you are choosing this word. Next week I’ll combine all the words into a single post – it's become tradition and super inspiring to see all the words in one place.
If you’re new to the concept of One Little Word®, you can read some of my previous posts here: 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017.
JOIN ME IN MAKING OUR WORDS VISIBLE
To help keep your One Little Word® more visible throughout the year I offer a year-long workshop featuring one creative prompt per month. Read all the details and sign up here. You can watch a video walkthrough of my past album projects here. Registration is $5 off until December 31, 2017. I've also created a selection of products to help you document your journey with your word - check those out here.
My wonderful little heart talisman in the photo at the top of this post is from Liz Lamoreux and is available on her site as part of her Pocket Talisman Collection.
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Love your OLW Ali.
PLANT is my OLW for 2018
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Wow! Great word!!!! Many many years ago I invited that word into my life and experienced a number of significant shifts.....
My word for 2018 is pleasure!
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Awesome word. I'm almost certain my 2018 word is 'choose'. Want to finish reading a book before making the final decision, but looking forward to the project no matter what word I select :)
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Pause
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My word for 2018 is PRACTICE. There are several parts of my life I want to apply new practices to and see what sticks. Your mantra of "progress, not perfection" is captured for me in the idea of practice.
I went to Liz's site but it says the heart talismans are sold out.
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i just bought mine - click on the heart one and chose custom and entered simplify ...i didn't see where there was anything sold out however.maybe try again? good luck!
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Release
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Health
I haven't been seriously ill or anything, but after I chose "change" for 2017 and got into some gym routine, I lost this in the months of November and December due to a lot of (Christmas) stress at work and so many other plans... now I hope to get into it again and also pay more attention to what I eat.
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My word for 2018 is kind. I'm looking forward to this journey with you again!
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I'm always enamored with this project... I've started a few times since 2015, and each year I've fallen off because of unexpected life things that threw me. I really hope to commit this year.. my word is STRENGTHEN... there are many applications of this for me; physically, personally, relationship-wise, work-related... I am really thrilled that you open this space to us all to join the journey! Thank you!
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Great word - and intention, Ali! My word for 2018 is gather. My daughter leaves for college next year, and I just want to take every little bit in - in anticipation of our big change.
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I’m in the same boat Sharon, hard to believe our oldest is leaving the nest. Thinking I might go with Progress for my word. I have lots of goals (both with kid leaving and personal) and I really need to focus more on the whole “progress NOT perfection” bit.
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Kindness is my word for 2018.
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Love your word Ali! My word for 2018 is now. Now is the time...for living in the moment, for taking care of myself, for giving in a much more meaningful way. I'm sure I will think of a few more. I'm looking forward to embracing "now" and taking this journey with everyone.
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My word for 2018 is RISE ... to respond warmly, to be heartened, to meet a challenge, to take place or happen. Focusing on relationships this upcoming year.
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Rise was my word last year and I loved it!!
Rise is my word, too! <3
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Love the meaning and thought behind your word. My 2018 Word is content.
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Love that word!!! When I read through your post, I envisioned it looking more like “(s)pace”. (Just a weird, random thought, lol). I need more LOVE in my life this year. It’s something I’ve been thinking about for the last month and a half already. And even though I don’t really “love” the word, I’m eager to listen and pay attention to see it brings. Lots of lessons to be learned there, I’m sure.
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Oh man, that is such a cool idea (s)pace. LOVE that!
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My word for 2018 is LIGHT.
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Great work Ali!!! I opted for action this year, being a chronic procrastinator and taking too much on, I think action will help me focus on what matters and make goals for myself that are achievable and realistic.
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EMBRACE
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My word is BOLD.
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My 6th Word is Look, a Word that also has many layers and shades of meaning. In my Retirement Chapter,parts of my world get smaller while my hopes and fears seem to grow larger in these unsettling times. When I focus on Look, I remember what is right here, right now, bright and beautiful.
(My browser says the Podcast isn't secure, so can't listen. Is there an alternative link?)
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Same for here but would love to listen
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