one little word®

The AEzine is back up and running for 2007.

For those of you that may be new to the site, the AEzine is a weekly newsletter that I started last fall. I try to incorporate bits and pieces of creative information and inspiration - geared towards scrapbooking and life (and the concept of life art). You can check out the past issues here. You can subscribe by entering your email address in the box up on the top right of this blog.

To celebrate the new year I wanted to share the one little word® concept which is also featured in this weeks newsletter:


one little word®

A single word can be a powerful thing. It can be the ripple in the pond that changes everything. It can be sharp and biting or rich and soft and slow.

Last fall in issue two of this newsletter I wrote about the power of words and gave my top ten tips for getting those words down when you are scrapbooking. Today I want to introduce you to the idea that a single word can be a catalyst for enriching your life as well as your scrapbook layouts.

Last year I began a tradition of chosing one word for myself each January - a word that I can focus on, mediate on, and reflect upon as I go about my daily life. Last year my word was something I wanted to bring into my life in a more tangible way. My word was play.

I thought a lot about play and what it means to me. I tried to incorporate it more into my everyday and on my adventures out in the crazy world. For me, it was a lot about living without fear - about being more open to experiences with an attitude of playfulness. The word play found its way onto many scrapbook pages and into many stories I told throughout the year.

Can you identify a single word that sums up what you want for yourself in 2007?

It can be something tangible or intangible. It could be a thought or a feeling or an emotion. It can be singular or plural. The key is to find something that has personal meaning for you. This is not your mother's word or your spouse's word or your child's word - this is YOUR word.

One little word can have big meaning in your life if you allow yourself to be open to the possibilities. And here's one thing that is totally interesting: sometimes a word will pop into your brain and it will not make any sense to you right now. Give it some time. Let it percolate a bit. I have often found that our hearts speak to us in very unique ways. Maybe this is a word you need to hear but just aren't ready for it yet. Again, be open to the possibilities.

You may be wondering, what in the heck does this all have to do with scrapbooking? For me, words are at the heart of what I do. The photos are a huge part, but the words bring it all home. Often times I will begin a layout with a single word. That word becomes my guide as I create my page. It helps me focus the story I am trying to tell and gives me an instant, easy graphic title approach. How often has a word directed your creativity when working on layouts?

Take some time this week to think about your own word for 2007 and read on for a related
weekly challenge.

And in case you were wondering, my word for 2007 is peace.

weekly challenge

This week your challenge is to create something, anything, that celebrates your chosen word for 2007. Maybe a layout. Maybe a blog posting or a journal entry or a simple post-it note that you put somewhere you can see it each day. Make sure to journal about why you chose your word and what it
means for you - the more you let yourself explore the more benefit you will receive in the end.

Come by my blog and post your response to the challenge on Monday, January 8, 2007. Looking forward to seeing your creations and reading your
thoughts.


I hope everyone has a great day today. And thanks for all the super nice comments on the kit yesterday.

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  1. katie says…
    01/25/2007
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  2. kristi says…
    09/24/2007

    this concept has changed my life this year. i even ordered a silver necklace with my word of the year this year to remind myself.
    thanks this is so great!
    Kristi

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  3. kristi says…
    09/25/2007

    Your post at the beginning of the year prompted my friend to challenge a group of us to do this. it has a dramatic affect on me.
    I have a post right now with many women sharing their word, it is beautiful to see all these women share their stories this past year. If you get a chance I think you would enjoy reading it - you have a wonderful ripple effect. thank you.

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  4. Jenn Ryan says…
    01/06/2008

    The first word that popped into my head was "calm". Here's my blog post about it: http://malleybean.blogspot.com/2008/01/one-word-for-year.html Thanks for the inspiration!

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  12. Genevieve says…
    01/08/2010

    I was inspired by you, indirectly, when reading Aimee's blog at http://livinglearningandlovingsimply.blogspot.com/2010/01/one-little-word.html.
    I blogged about it as well: my word for 2010 is abide. http://turquoisegates.blogspot.com/
    I have walked through fire for all of 2008 and 2009. Abiding seems like the perfect focus as I emerge from the flames (hopefully) in 2010.
    Genevieve Thul

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  13. Martha says…
    01/11/2011

    This is wonderful. My word is "healthy". Thanks for bringing this to my attention. I believe in affirmations so this is aone word to often say.

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