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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My word for 2018 is "jump". It was inspired by Mike Lewis - who has a podcast (and soon - his first book will be released) called "When to Jump". He has amazing guests that talk about embracing fear, but not letting fear inhibit you from making your 'jump' - - - making a change in your life that will bring you happiness and speak directly to your intuition. I hope to bring that to my life this year!
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Space is such a great word and something I am pretty sure we could all use in our busy lives😊My word for 2018 is love. I hesitated because I don’t relate to the Love you see around Valentines Day or the kind of love spelled LUV as in Luv Ya. But love really is a word I want to go deep with - as in loving my people well and learning to love myself and choosing love - not fear. So I’m sticking with love. OLW was one of my favorite things I did in 2017. Can’t wait to start 2018!
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Yay! Mine is love, too. =)
LOVE is my word as well!!
LOVE for me too. The noun and the verb.
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Very interesting word Ali, can't wait to see your year with it.
My word for 2018 will be 'Practice' I started Yoga last year and practice is all what it's about. I love that I can bend the word to fit everything in my life, little and big stuff. Hoping with a focus like that I can make things happen and grow.
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I haven't made my final decision on my word but it will either be Simplify or Less. My husband and I have had some major changes in our life since November all for the better and it has totally started with doing without unnecessary items and de-cluttering our life. By implementing these strategies into our lives we can spend more time with our family and that brings me great joy. Bring on 2018. I am probably going with LESS, as I was writing this comment it just made sense.
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My word for 2018 is aware. I want to pay attention to loved ones, my needs, be a better listener and just keep better track of how I spend my time.
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Build
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I'm leaning toward Whole. Want to put all the pieces together to be my best self! My word was Ease in 2015. I love Space!
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mine too :-)
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looking forward to seeing your journey with your word. mine is: GROW.
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Love reading about your word and love all these words already shared here! My word is embody, and I'm feeling really inspired by the Jim Elliot quote: Wherever you are, be all there.
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Less. Less stuff, less stress, less spending, less screen time, less guilt, less worrying, less spending time on things that are not important, less piles on my desk, less expectation...and the list can go on and on. So looking forward to this year.
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Yes! My word as well👍 and what about fear-less etc?
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My 8th word is...ACTUALLY.
I feel like I have a lot of negative self-talk and I want to turn that into positive thoughts. I've made a little 'flip calendar' with a Bible verse for each week of 2018. Every time I think something negative or false (like, I'm not good enough or I can't do this...), I want to focus on that week's verse and say to myself, "Well, ACTUALLY..." and use the Truth to combat the lie.
Thank you, Ali, for this project!! I appreciate all the work that goes into it!
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Cool idea!
I absolutely LOVE the way you're going to approach this! I am extremely hard on myself also. I wish you luck on your journey.
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The world WILD is speaking to me.
I want to have the courage and boldness to follow my wildest dreams. I want to get outside more and enjoy the magnificent beauty of the wilderness. I want to be wild enough to say yes and to follow my curiosities. I want to be wild enough to go somewhere new and put myself out there without overthinking every little thing. I can't wait to see where my new word takes me in 2018!
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Grow
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my word is home
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That was my word for 2017 and I loved it! Hope you enjoy your journey with home as much as I have!
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self-care
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My word this year is MAGIC. I want to have a year full of exploration, creativity, and open-mindedness.
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I considered space for my word, but BE insists on being my word. I want to BE more me.. Be a quilter, Be active, Be aware, Be honest, Be hopeful, Be happy.
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Open
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Grow.
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