One Little Word 2010
I am a fan of welcoming the new year with open arms. I love fresh starts, new opportunities, clean slates, possibilities.
Back in January 2007, as a way to celebrate these beginnings, I started a public tradition of choosing a single word to focus on over the course of the year.
Many of you are familiar with this tradition and have been joining me in selecting a new word each year. If this is your first time reading about the idea of one little word I recommend taking a few minutes to read my original post here.
Here's a look at my words from the past three years with links to the original posts.
2007 : Peace [ read my post for 2007 ]
2008 : Vitality [ read my post for 2008 ]
2009 : Nurture [ read my post for 2009 ]
Essentially the idea is to choose a word (or let it choose you) that has the potential to make an impact on your life.
Maybe you want to invite something or maybe you are hoping to subtract something. Maybe your word will be practical or hopeful or creative or fanciful. Maybe you need a big word, something in-your-face that will challenge you everyday. Maybe you need something smaller and quieter that will whisper gentle tidings as you make your way throughout the year.
Whatever word you end up with, make sure it is your word (not your sister's, mom's, partner's, child's, etc). You can share it publicly or keep it close to your heart.
My word for 2010 is STORY.
I'm planning to do a post with more details on my thoughts about this word on Wednesday (look for the finishing pages of my December Daily tomorrow). I am hoping to use my word as a springboard for a variety of different projects and inspirations, in my life and my scrapbooking, over the next 365 days.
Have you chosen your word yet?
My word for 2010 is "think". Think before I speak, think about how something will turn out, think about WHAT I am doing or trying to do, think about my future, think do I already have 4 sheets of this same paper, do I REALLY need this embellishment, - just to use the word to live my life in a more conscious way.
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Fresh. I am having a landmark birthday this year and would like to eat more fresh foods, get more fresh air, freshen up my surroundings, basically make a fresh start with everything!
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After DARE and TRUST, I have chosen EMBRACE as the word for 2010.
Embrace life - embrace God's plans for me - embrace my family - embrace having less stuff - embrace change and new possibilities.
Thank you for inspiring me to do this each year, Ali!
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Great words this year. I've been torn between PRODUCTIVITY and ORGANIZATION - I think my word should be PRODUCTIVITY as it can pertain to so many aspects in my life - home, work and scrapbooking! I have really enjoyed and developed my one word for the last several years and hopefully, this word will also work for me in 2010. PRODUCTIVITY!
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My word for 2010 is Stronger.....i have a lot to deal with in the year to come, so i figure that when i make it through it all, i'll be stronger for it.
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I'm thinking my word is going to be Remember. Each month will be a focus on something I need to Remember. Eg. Remember its better to give than to receive (might be the thought for December). Eg. Remember to eat a balanced diet & excercise regularly (might be the thought for January). Looking forward to this in 2010. Thanks for the inspiration Ali.
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Last year I focused on myself. It was somethign I really needed to do. I worked on my innerself by becoming more focued on what I needed in my life and what was truly important for me. My word for this year is HOME. I want to focus more on my home this year ... to make it a place of comfort, nourishment, love, peace and soul for my family and friends.
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My word for 2010 is WHOLENESS as I continue to tweak my priorities and projects and embrace a healthier lifestyle.
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I was just thinking about this yesterday and wondering if you'd be blogging about it again. My word for 2010 is organize! The word I used for 2009 was determined and it worked out pretty well for me!
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loved reading everyone's words! so inspiring. my word is ::: habit ::: i tend to waste time dreaming and planning instead of doing. i've been reading many books on photography and creativity this past month and every one of them mentions how doing something every day can create a habit that will unleash your creativity and your art. i will be doing the photo-a-day thing. can't wait.
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I have had my word for a while. I have CFS, Fibro and Lead Poisoning and this past year has been a struggle. My word for 2010 is 'Celebrate.' Celebrate who I am, regardless of my limitations, celebrate what I can do and what I have done, celebrate those I love and how I am finding love for myself in spite of all my health problems. Celebrate the world, my world, my friends and family. Celebrate myself....you get the idea. I am pretty excited about focusing on my word and all that encompasses! Thanks Ali.
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Free....2010 is going to be a year free from stress, guilt and other feeling/things that have held me back, 2010 is my year to be free
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Effort - that's my word for 2010. If I give a little bit more effort in just a few areas, it will make a big difference in every part of my life.
Thank you for doing this once again and giving us a focal point for the coming year! You rock!!
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I haven't chosen my work for 2010 yet but was reflecting upon my 2009 word yesterday. I really feel that I was able to take that word and apply it to my life in a good way this year. Thank you, Ali, for all of your inspiration and the good you do.
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my 2009 word was 'PEACE'. it was vital to my existence, and gave me something to focus on when the chaos started to swirl around me.
this year, i've chosen 'WILL'. i feel like i needed an action word this year. i have so many things i want to do, i'm tired of putting them to the side for everything else. there are things that i WILL do this year. it's all about finding the WILL to carry on through.
thank you for always being inspiring ali. choosing these words the last 3 years has been life-altering.
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My word for 2010 is determination!
Thanks for sharing.
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My word for 2010 is DO. For the last year (or more if I'm honest with myself) I have let indecision & procrastination rule my world and as a consequence I didn't actually 'do' anything. Until I started your 'Yesterday & Today' class in October I hadn't even completed a single scrapbook project (or any other creative project for that matter) for over a year. I am completely re-energised & motivated to get out there & do all of the things that have been left hanging in 2009....I have along list! Thanks Ali - you truly are an inspiration to me.
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My word for this year is Blessed.
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I am amazed at how the theme of Relationships (my word for 2009) wove its way through my life last year. I decided to choose relationships over stuff/clean house/keeping things the same/etc. I was blessed by deeper friendships, new people in my life, and much joy. This year, as I study discernment, my word will be LISTEN. I'm excited to see where it takes me in 2010! Thanks for the inspiration, Ali!
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My word is fire ...
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Merry Christmas!
This is my first year choosing and I'm going with "PATIENCE". I want to practice with myself and others. I have found as I've gotten older that I seem to have less of it.....maybe thinking about it more will get some back!
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I am new to Ali's blog and have so enjoyed reading all her great ideas...this one included! So this idea of choosing one word for the year is new to me but I'm sure of my word...PREPARE. In 18 months I will be 60 and I want my 6th decade to be the best one yet so I'm going to spend the next 18 months preparing by getting healthier.
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My word is JOY. I think it's time for me to focus on happiness from within, happiness that's not dictated by circumstances or external forces that are out of my control.
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Love the idea! My word is RISK. I just blogged about the idea. Thanks for the encouragement!
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My little word for 2010 will be TODAY. I spend way too much time thinking of things ( mainly misstakes) made in the past and longing for things that will happen in the future (like our second child) that I sometimes forget the miracle of TODAY. Need to enjoy the moment more, need to focus on TODAY.
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