One Little Word 2013
One Little Word necklace from Lisa Leonard.
My word for 2013 is open.
Last year I had a great story about how my word came to me. This year it was more of a whisper and to be honest I'm not really sure what it means for me right now, or what it will end up meaning for me 12-months from now. And I'm okay with that.
Open is an attitude and an approach. It's a reminder to live wholeheartedly, to enter the ring, to live the length and the width. It's how I want to tackle this year.
I love that open is an action & a re-action. I can act with an open heart; I can re-act with an open heart.
I want to be open to it all - the amazing and the challenging. Wide open.
Are you considering selecting a word for yourself (or letting one find you)? There's no right or wrong. The main thing to remember is that this is your word. It's not for your child, parent, partner, spouse, sister, etc.
And what do you do with this one little word?
You live with it. You invite it into you life. You let it speak to you. You might even follow where it leads. There are so many possibilities.
I'd love to read what word you've chosen or are considering for 2013. In the comments feel free to simply leave your word as your comment or write a bit about why you are choosing this word. In a couple days I'll combine all the words into a single post - 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 and 2012.
One Little Word necklace from Liz Lamoreux. Use ONELITTLEWORD and receive 15% off through Jan 31.
ONE LITTLE WORD WORKSHOP
Registration is open for 2013 and you're invited to join the journey.
Each month you'll receive a prompt with a simple creative, writing, or photography project and a gentle reminder to check back in with your word. By the end of the year you'll have compiled the contents of an 8.5x11 album that documents, defines, celebrates and generally makes your word more visible. Workshop materials include printable elements, full-color PDF handouts, and video presentations.
People have been asking me if you have to be a scrapbooker for this class. My answer is no. Even though we are making an album it's really more of a journaling/record keeping/thinking/exploring project. I'm excited to see how people interpret the prompts and make them meaningful for their own lives.
This is not complicated and it's not time-consuming. It's simply a way we can come together to share our experience with our words throughout the course of the year.
The One Little Word classroom opens on January 1, 2013.
This is the first year I have decided to "commit" to One Little Word. With the word COMMIT. Commit to making myself a better person, inside and out. I am finally ready.
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My word is Light! I have a son with feeding issues which stresses me out tremendously. He goes for therapy which is super slow. I need to want to have to see light at the end of tunnel and be positive. Other than that..lose weight, lighten up, brighten up my place, see light/hope in everything around me, lighten up my thoughts, try to be a light to others in my life by being more upbeat. Thats my thought process....
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[...] my journal writing this morning, I have decided on SOLID for my one little word for 2013. I’m embarassed that I don’t even remember my word for 2012. The end of 2011 [...]
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2013-I can't believe it!! I've been mulling around a couple of words. I think I've decided upon 'treasure' as my 2013 one little word.
I do have a wonderful story about my first word from 2007 - Believe. This Christmas my 10-year old grandson presented me with a gift I will always treasure. He was on a field trip to the Holocost Museum here in Florida when he found a stone with 'believe' inscribed upon it. He bought it, wrapped it up, & gave it to me Christmas morning. When I saw the word my face lit up. I looked at him and asked if he knew that was my favorite word. He said, "Of course, that's why I got it!" And he told anyone who would listen about the story of 'my' word. Receiving this from him Christmas morning was better than receiving all the gold in the world. I love this child and am so proud of the job his parents are doing raising him up. And thank you, Ali, for 'one-little-word' that will forever connect me to my wonderful grandson! p.s. sorry about the length of this post...but had to share.
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Well, just when I was about to give up and pick a word at random from my list, I "found" my word, or maybe it found me. I was thinking back to last year when I had picked joy, but did not keep a OLW journal as I had done in 2011 (flourish - and it was a great word). There were many joyful times in 2012, but I could think of too many times when I felt less than joyful, but rather negative feelings about several aspects of my life. I started to think about how I wanted the opposite of that for 2013 and decided to look up words that described how I felt over the last year and then checked out the antonyms! I kept feeling that I wanted words like happy, light, or spark, but somehow BRIGHT stood out. Come to think of it, I have seen it used often lately in December Daily layouts, cut out with a silhouette machine, and thinking how much I like that word. As I read over the definitions and thesaurus entries for BRIGHT, I just felt like it fit what I needed and wanted for myself in the coming year. I'm so looking forward to beginning the OLW project and also Project Life and finding a way to blend the two together. Thanks Ali!!!
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My word for 2013 is DARE:
- to have the necessary courage or boldness for something; be bold enough
- to have the boldness to try
- to meet defiantly; face courageously
I'm done with excuses that I don't have time to do something, that I'm tired and can't workout because of it etc... I will dare myself to move forward to finish what I've started.
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Last year the word was forced on me by fate or life or whatever you call it but it was change. This year I am choosing Progress. I want my life to move forward I want it to progress to going back to normal. I know that sounds weird but last year we had so much change forced on us that it felt like we took a step back or maybe sideways anyway I want my normal life in order to get that I have to have PROGRESS. Thanks.
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This is my 1st. year for OLW. I was waiting for a word to choose me, and it happened today- "allow." With the synonyms being: permit-let-admit-grant-concede-give-accept, I figure I can cover a lot of bases. I'm looking forward to January 1st.
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GO. DO. BE.
am I allowed to have three little words? :-)
I want to GO places and DO things and BE happy.
it's what I feel I'm missing in my life. Getting too comfy at home in my little bubble. I want to experience more of this life.
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Discover is my one little word for 2013. To discover new foods, new books, new restaurants, new hills to climb! To discover new options for healthy living. Discover will remind me to learn, be curious, and be open to new possibilities
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my OWL for 2013 is Renew. There were lots of not so wonderful changes this year and I feel as though I let go of a lot of my own personal joy. So I want to focus this year on renewing myself and hope that will bring more positivity into my life but even if it doesn't at least my personal energy will be renewed.
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After reading this quote that I saw on instagtam I think my 2013 word will be nourish.
“How would your life be different if...You were conscious about the food you ate, the people you surround yourself with, and the media you watch, listen to, or read? Let today be the day...You pay attention to what you feed your mind, your body, and your life. Create a nourishing environment conducive to your growth and well-being today.”
― Steve Maraboli, The Power of One
Although breathe & journey are speaking to me as well.
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i think my word might be 'thrift' but i am not sure why. it is the word that keeps flashing into my mind and it has been doing so for a couple of months now. i checked the meaning in my trusty oxford shorter and it has multiple meanings:
the state or condition of thriving
vigorous growth
a means of thriving or prospering
frugality
i think there is lots to explore there and really, i feel like this word has chosen me even though i have tried not to let it!
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I have decided to change my word to SPARKLE. Looking forward to reading the whole list!
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my word for 2013 is generosity.
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ANYTHING: This year I am open to ANYTHING. I have plans to accomplish things I never dreamed while at the same time I am facing some major uncertainties that would completely change my family. No matter what you think you know ANYTHING is possible.
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My word is going to be SELF.
I don't really like the word, because it reminds me of selfish, but it keeps coming back to me every single time One Little Word comes to mind.
So- I'm going with it.
Take better care of myself.
Trust myself.
Be MYSELF.
Be the best self I can be, so I can be better for my children.
SELF.
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My word is PREPARE. It's actually the same word I had this year, but I feel it's not done yet. I feel like I accomplished part of my goals, but some of the rather important ones I still wasn't ready to tackle. So, it's a two-year word for me.
I love OPEN. Such a lovely word for you.
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My word for 2013 is PURPOSE. To live each day with Purpose and not to just float along. I'm looking forward to each day's purpose and what things I will learn from it.
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My word this year is Trust.... its a word that has been coming to me for the past couple of weeks as in 'trust the universe' 'trust your heart' 'trust your feelings' and, most importantly 'trust that life will take you where you need to be' ... and so, I am trusting and going with the flow and consciously NOT trying to force things to happen, knowing that what needs to happen will happen....
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Act is my word for 2013
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This will be my first year for One Little Word, and I am excited at the possibilities! I haven't really been actively seeking a word, but while brushing my teeth this evening it came to me..."follow-through". I am the queen of half done...projects, diets, budgets, exercise, you name it and I have a plethora of unfinished items lying about. This year I will commit and follow-through, and I am super excited to see where this will lead!
i have the same problem! and my word for 2013 is STAY.
(stay the course!)
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I'm not completely set on this word yet but as of this moment I'm leaning towards Celebrate.
Celebrate is a great word! So little time is given to some of our smaller accomplishments. We don't pat ourselves on the back enough. If we made more of an effort to celebrate the big and the small I'm sure life world be so much happier.
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My word for 2013 is "organise" there are many places and areas of my life and mind that i want to organise and be more organised...Ali, I am doing your workshop for the first time and can't wait.
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In 2012 my word was energy but it VERY quickly fell away as I dealt with unsuccessful IVF and a whole journey of depression and anxiety surrounding that. So the year really turned into survive. For 2013, I actually don't want to set my goals high. I don't feel strong enough. I just want to be. I want to focus on it is OK to be me and that my life and my family are OK and valid. I have not decided yet but I am tossing around be, breathe and wellness. Can anyone think of a word that encompasses "It is OK to be me?" Does 'be' do that?
How about embrace? You will embrace what will be. Happy new year!
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