This is my second year that I've decided to choose a word as part of the ongoing "One Little Word" exercise on Ali Edwards' blog on all things journaled and scrapbooked. Last year I chose the word Focus <--- you can click there to check out my word for 2011.
If you're not familiar with the One Little Word project, you can check out Ali Edwards's blog, this is what she says:
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. 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. Can you identify a single word that sums up what you want for yourself in 2012?
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.
Some years I’ve had to look harder or listen longer or simply choose one that fit with what was on my mind and heart at that moment. 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.
So this year, I'm having trouble picking ... I haven't given it as much thoughtas I probably should have and several things jump out at me, but so far - one hasn't said "I'm the one little word for 2012". I really like the one Ali chose, she chose "Up" <---- you can click to read her thought and goals for the year.
The one I'm leaning towards is "Fly" as in "She flies with her own wings". The dictionary says "take to the air, usually employing wings", and wonderfully illustrated in Sarah Evan's song. I might still change my mind, but in the meantime - enjoy the song:
If you've got a word selected for this year, and would like to share - I'd love to hear it! Just leave me a note in the comments section!
