One Little Word 2011 | A Reading Of The Words

My friend Liz did something special and unexpected for me yesterday: she sent me an email with a voice recording of herself reading all the 2011 words (listed on my blog up until about mid-day pacific time yesterday).

She decided to do it because she thought I might not have read them aloud (which I hadn't) and that it might be something I'd like to listen to while I work to soak up a bit of each word.

I pushed play and I was overcome with emotion.

Hearing all those words read aloud was just awesome. Imagining the potential of each of those words in each one of your lives was pure magic.

She ended her email by saying, "I love that your readers have created a poem of possibility."

Here's Liz reading the list of words (again, it's just the words listed about half-way through the day yesterday):

words from liz lamoreux (click to play)

Maybe we each need to take a couple minutes and read them aloud to ourselves as a way of really honoring the collective spirit of possibility.


Liz also makes awesome jewelry available through her etsy site. Check out the (whispered) soul mantra lockets like the one I purchased above. She's also got a great new book called Inner Excavation (which I mentioned I was reading last week) and she runs Be Present Retreats here in Oregon.

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  1. Christina says…
    01/05/2011

    Liz is amazing... as are you, Ali! I've been thinking of you--I'm out in Eugene visiting my sister and have been half expecting to bump into you at Full City (how fun that would be!)

    My word for this year is FRUITION.

    I picked a word last year because of your post about it--and found it to be so much more meaningful than defining resolutions... xoxo.

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    1. Ali says…
      01/05/2011

      I would have LOVED to run into you Christina :).

  2. Margaret says…
    01/05/2011

    I feel so connected to everyone! It was very powerful to hear all the words spoken.

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  3. Debby says…
    01/05/2011

    what a wonderful recording to listen to while crafting. beautiful voice and powerful words....thanks for sharing

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  4. Madonna says…
    01/05/2011

    Oh yes. I have been ruminating on my word for weeks. Listening to this and I know what it is!! Oh. So. Awesome! to hear those words read aloud. So eloquently. Thanks. My word (in case you were wondering! lol!) is Better.

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  5. Ali says…
    01/05/2011

    Thats awesome! One of my best friends, Katie, gave me this cool Christmas present that was a big book full of tons of quotes that we've shared, pictures she's drawn for me, and notes that she wrote to me. Coolest present ever.
    We have the same name. That's pretty sweet.

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  6. Kim @ Forever Daisies says…
    01/05/2011

    Thank you! This is a wonderful recording, full of inspiration and hope for a new tomorrow.

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  7. christine says…
    01/05/2011

    That was just the loveliest 6 minutes of my day. Thank you!

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  8. Regina says…
    01/06/2011

    I was listening just as my daughter came into my room. We have been struggling and I just held her and we listened together. Words have the power to heal- thank you so much for sharing.

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  9. Marit says…
    01/06/2011

    I just listened, and it indeed sounds like a poem and is very powerful and emotional

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  10. patty says…
    01/06/2011

    T*H*A*N*K Y*O*U...

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  11. Claire says…
    01/06/2011

    What a beautiful voice she has. I loved this, thanks to you both.

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  12. Linda says…
    01/06/2011

    Hearing the words was very inspiring. I finished the December Daily and am so happy to have this journal of a short time in my family's life (including Grandchildren!) It made me more mindful of what we were doing, which points out where I need a little help. So I will join you in this endeavor as well. Thanks, Ali

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  13. Barbi says…
    01/06/2011

    This is just awesome! : )

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  14. Claudia says…
    01/06/2011

    .....moving. Thank you for sharing that.

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  15. Chrystie DeSmet says…
    01/06/2011

    WOW! Powerful! What an amazing friend you have!

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  16. julie-ann says…
    01/06/2011

    WONDERFUL!

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  17. Laura says…
    01/06/2011

    Listening to it now. Love it! So proud to hear my word.

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  18. Meg says…
    01/06/2011

    That should be on everyone's I-pod for the gym or just every day life. Talk about motivation....

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  19. Mary Cardini- Anderson says…
    01/06/2011

    I listened to the recording that your friend Liz sent to you. It was so relaxing to hear her voice as she spoke each word for 2011. I went to her Etsy shop and loved looking at all of her lovely designs. I also watched the video and felt at peace.

    Thank you Ali for sharing all that you do with us. I love your positive attitude and all of the wonderful ideas that you share.

    My word for 2011 is "peace" Today I found much peace in reading your blog.

    Mary

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  20. kelly says…
    01/06/2011

    i have several of liz's soul mantra's. i love them and what i love most is they go so well with other pieces. thanks for posting her poem of possibilities.

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  21. amanda says…
    01/06/2011

    wow what a beautiful thing. she had a beautiful voice. shed be good at soothing videos.

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  22. Angela DiGiovanni | life * poetry * art says…
    01/07/2011

    I love this idea - and WOW, thanks for sharing such a personal, special message from a friend!

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  23. A Birthday Card | Cookies for Breakfast says…
    01/07/2011

    [...] I just can’t decide on my OLW.  Not that I have made it past a few days, but it seems like a good idea.  So far [...]

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  24. Lori S. says…
    01/08/2011

    Ali,
    I am just gonna tell you right now your friend Liz is freakn' AMAZING! I do not know her but i want to...hehe! I am ordering the most bea-u-ti-ful pink necklace EVER, with my word in a locket and then making my request for the matching birdie earrings for my birthday. :) I am beyond thrilled and she is so super talented. I thank you so very much for sharing her with us! :) xoxo

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  25. Catherine Aguilera says…
    01/08/2011

    Hi Ali
    My "one little word" for 2011 will be Snapshot
    Was inspired by Karen Russell in Mykonos and this word just keeps coming back into my mind. I tried to think of a different word that was more profound...LOL but this little one kept reoccuring and so I stopped forcing the word and picked the one that choose me. This will be my third year following along.
    Have a wonderful week end.
    Catherine

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