I've decided that my word is: REACH
In 2011 I want to push my boundaries, stretch my imagination, reach for the sky. I also want to focus on reaching out to others, not only by helping them, but asking for help.
In a bit of a serendipitous moment, I discovered that my friend Lisa Leonard designed a new necklace called Word of the Year (inspired by Ali Edward's One Little Word). We had been in contact for a while planning a give-away, right here for my readers. When I saw this design, I knew immediately that this was the ticket!
Isn't it beautiful? I love my word. It makes me feel like my goals are achievable if I am willing to go for it. What word would you like to have beautifully swinging around your neck, inspiring you, reminding you that life is what you make it?Leave a comment on this post for a chance to win your own!
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* contest ends Friday January 21st 2011, midnight EST
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294 comments:
1 – 200 of 294 Newer› Newest»My word is simplify...the home, the family and life in general so I can enjoy it more!
I have adopted "enjoy" as my word. Like, *enjoy* that I have 2 healthy kids at the counter doing homework (instead of yelling and hating homework!). *enjoy* housework and cleaning up after dinner b/c we are blessed to have a home and meals. You get the picture :0
Love LL and this necklace.
I love her jewelry!! I'm still working on my word, maybe (take) ACTION or focus. Reach sounds good too. Great giveaway!!!
I love this necklace! I've had a yearly word for a few years now. This year, I can't decide between "less" and "heal". I should probably figure it out soon! :)
my word for the year is- adventure!
this year is going to hold some very big changes for me and i want to enjoy the adventure that is going to come with these next steps!
Catlyn L. cllovegood@yahoo.com
My word is grace - just because I think it's the most profound word. The charm necklace is beautiful. I'd be thrilled to win. LindaSonia (baddabinda@yahoo.com)
hmmm, I hadn't really thought of word for the year, but it is a great idea. I know I have promised myself to take control of my house clutter, my finances, and my health this year and in order to do all that, I need to organize. So I guess my word for the year is "Organize". Not a very spiritual or uplifting word, but it is what I need this year. Thank you for making me "think".
Tiff
tcupps@gmail.com
I love Lisa's work and have been coveting one of these necklaces. My word for the year is Content. I need to be content were I am and not wishing for things that are impossible right now.
rlmoore1@hotmail.com
My word for the year is MOVE...not to a new house or city...just MOVE. And thanks for making me think of one
DREAM...whatever you dream you can achieve!
My word is "content". I'm learning to be content with who I am, where I'm at and the changes I need to make. No more denial. No more fighting, striving or wishing to be as others. This is not an inactive contentedness
(like giving up or not trying to be a better me), but an active content (like finding rest in who I am, and discovering the strength I have to move forward and be uniquely brilliant) :) ...thanks for letting me purge:), it was kind of therapeutic. :)
So pretty! My word last year was agape. I have't made a word this year yet.
My word of the year is something along the lines of connect. To stop running around taking care of small projects while my kids play on their own. To connect with my kids, husband and the ones I love.
-Violet
vmcwdk@yahoo.com
my word is "treasure". If we treasure our friendship, our abilities and our loved ones, we should far in life. Thanks Karin E:)
embrace
Embrace change, embrace action, embrace each other.
My word would be open... maybe... I had a hard time picking one word. I like simple or simplicity as well. Oh and family... we have a little one on the way!
my word is COMPLETE and each day when I complete a task, especially something I didn't want to do, I feel a bit giddy like it's working.
This is the first time to do a word of the year but I chose 'change'. It's not only time for change but I'm ready!
My word is patience! love love her stuff!!
amy-- gasudimack@sbcglobal.net
"Breathe"
It's so easy to get caught up in the whirl of activities that I sometimes forget to stop and take a deep breath. As they say in Dinotopia, "Breathe Deep". It makes one pause and center themselves.
My word this year is Awake. Not a pretty word... but one that I kept coming back to over and over. I just want to feel Awake again this year.
caednkat@live.com
Hello,
Love this necklace and would like to participate for the chance to win it!
My word for 2011 is "thankful".
Best,
~ Gabriela ~
Accept - accept who I am and those around me. For better or worse.
That is just lovely... my word is Breathe... I must remember to slow down, stop even, and breathe. Take things one moment at a time and everything will work as it should.
Thanks so much for the chance :)
My word last year was "focus" and I thought it was extremely appropriate. This year I was thinking of something along the lines of "accept" - accept myself and others for who they are, accept help when offered, accept the things and people who enter my life...
Love the necklace!
adventure :)
I love reading everyone's words. It seems many bloggers are choosing words for the year. I can't seem to come up with one that works for me.
Patience would work because I don't seem to have much with the kids lately.
Heal would be nice since I have been dealing with shoulder issues for a couple years.
Maybe I should go simple with change. That way it would encompass all different areas of my life?
My word is "authentic". I am trying very hard to move toward being more authentic, more myself and not letting fear get the best of me.
Thank you so much for the giveaway.
Good luck everyone ... =D
Pam
phunter89@aol.com
www.thedesigncottage.blogspot.com
I think that this year my word will be "home". I am trying to stay grounded and connected with the people and things that I love and not rush around trying to do and be things that do really matter. To take life at a slower pace and enjoy all that it has to offer.
Hope is my word for 2011. Hope for the best, hope for love, hope for growth...
My word for the year is SMILE. Last year was a tough one for me and I'm determined to be happy this year no matter what!
Crystalyn - bari_lyn@yahoo.com
My word this year is "brave". I need to be brave to achieve the dreams I have. It's so easy to no reach for your goals because you are afraid...of failing or even what will happen if you succeed. So this year I am going to be BRAVE!
Love that word! I may have to co-opt it! :-) That is exactly the goal that I have for 2011 too - to take my abilities and reach for a higher purpose. Thanks!
My word this year is "brave". I need to be brave to achieve the dreams I have. It's so easy to no reach for your goals because you are afraid...of failing or even what will happen if you succeed. So this year I am going to be BRAVE!
Trust. Trust that I am making the right decisions.
My word is 'focus' because I tend to get sidetracked by new, fun projects and leave others behind, unfinished! This year I want to focus on what I'm currently working on and not always thing so far ahead.
"Now."
I need to be more present and focused on what is happening currently, instead of in the past or future.
Especially because my one year old daughter is growing and changing SO fast.
My word is "renew" to remind myself to renew my mind each day as I go through mid-life changes. :) Thanks!
My word for this year is Clarity. I'm so glad you chose the word Reach, it sounds perfect for your current position. I wish you reach all your goals this year.
My word is "hope." Without it would be hard for me to keep on going.
Ann Ehlert
charmaluca@juno.com
Wow, this is a big question! I keep thinking "Live." (not "live" like "live music" but "live" like "live life fully.") But I may ruminate on it for a while longer.
Engage! I need to put myself out there more. :) Thanks! Bethany
My word is Focus. Focus on my health, focus on my family, focus on the world outside myself.
I love the necklace. I would say my word would be patience. This year I want to not rush from thing to thing and just enjoy all the little moments with my kids, and family. Forget about all the other stresses in my life and really live and enjoy what is going on
Summer
Angrychickenknits.blogspot.com
angrychickenknits@att.net
I think my word is "balance". This year I need to find the balance between my happiness and my school work. Thank you for the wonderful opportunity!
'Enjoy' has to be my word of 2011. I think it's been so easy for me to get caught up in the every day hussle of life that I haven't been fully appreciating things. If I could choose two words, they'd be "Just Be" because it starts off so many sentences for me. Just be...yourself....in the moment......grateful...etc.
Great giveaway and a great reason for me to ponder this question. Thanks!
this necklace is beautiful! i would love to have one of my own. to choose a word, i would have to go with 'love'. love for my new child who will be here in april, love for the family members and friends that have gone on before us, and love for life!
'Release'
I am a control freak and this year need to work harder at not being so hard on myself and those around me. I have high expectations and have come to see how difficult that makes life for those I love...and especially difficult for those I kinda just think are okay. Wait a minute....that wasn't a great start, was it?
My word is family. I think I need to spend more time with my family. I feel like we are always in different places and that is not what I would like in my family.
claire.negus@gmail.com
http:///www.organicwords.blogspot.com
My word is 'forward'. It's time to move forward and not wallow in the past!
Beautiful necklace! My word is "create", this word keeps me happy whatever happens in my life. Thanks for the chance to win!
My word would have to be... Accept.
Accept who I am. My gifts and my limitations.
My word for this year is "enoughness". I have a theme for every year, too! Previous years' themes have been patience, honesty, equanimity, confidence, courage... and some that don't distill down into one word very easily. :)
i forgot to leave my contact info: yecal2000@hotmail.com
My word would be family. Thanks for the giveaway!
"Release" is my word for the year. To let go of all the things that hold me back such as pain, loneliness, self doubt, etc. If I can release these thoughts and concepts I just know I will flourish and grow!
I pick a word every year, too. This year it's Intention. I think if I won that wonderful necklace, though, I'd choose the first word that started me off - breathe. Something I still need to remind myself to do. all. the. time. btw, I like Reach - and your blog.
What a great word! So inspiring! My word is glorious... I am going to have a glorious year! Jamie V in MT
http://rem-nants.blogspot.com
amzanioli@yahoo.com
My word would be LOVE
Thanks, Betz!
I have two words -- cherish & encourage. My kids, family, husband and all the crazy that goes along with it.
My word would have to be "trust". Myself, the universe for things beyond my control....
mary.maul@gmail.com
My word for the year is "courage" to remind me to face life head on and not be afraid.
My word would be 'relax' since I always seem to be on the go!
bricaremader at comcast dot net
My word is motivate. I feel sometimes I need help to feel motivated. Nice giveaway!
What an excellent word! I think my word for 2011 is "breathe." Now that I'm working for myself, I find that I forget to take time to just...breathe.
You can contact me here if I win:
http://www.glueandglitter.com/main/contact/
<3
My word is peace. Find peace in the hectic day and to also spread peace.
Thanks for the chance to win.
ColleenM
cnmayberry at gmail dot com
there are several words that I could think of but I think DREAM would be the best :)
My word is COURAGE...no cowardly lion stuff this year!
mycollageart[at]gmail[dot]com
My word is "calm". After a year filled with stress and tension, I am ready to welcome some calm in my life! My e-mail: tric8799@yahoo.com
I think my word would be LIVE. We are having our first baby in 10 weeks and her name is going to be Vivian which mean "to live." A perfect word to sum up 2011, new adventures, our growing family, and what I want to make sure I do to the fullest each and every day.
Thanks Beth,
My word is Cherish..Finally after 12 years of trying my son and his lovely wife have had a miracle baby girl...Claire Anne..I am flying to see her back in Canada next week..2010 was another grand baby miracle as our daughter after being married for 12 years as well had a baby boy, Alexander in Jan. 2010 in Austraila now living in Sri Lanka..we spent a month with them this past November.
I chose Cherish as my word for 2011. Just having been in an poor 3rd world country and seeing your sponsored child thru World Vision thrive because of the 12 years of support have done for her and her village..it makes you very
humble and cherish all the things we take for granted.
Xox
Dagmar
az.desertdagmar@yahoo.ca
my word is give. Give more of my time, my talentsto charities and volunteer more, give more time to family, and friends.
How about "share". I think that might be my word. Thanks!
BREATHE.....it's so easy to forget, and sometimes it's all you can do.
Fabulous jewelry! My word this year is "enjoy."
murgatroidgerow@yahoo.com
Lovely. I think I would choose Thanks.
faith...
Beautiful.
If I had a word, it would be "Trust"
http://snapthatpenny.blogspot.com/p/about-me_27.html
I think my word for this year would be "love"
Thanks for a chance to win something so lovely!
I think mine would be "laugh". With a busy year with deployments and moves I want to be that place of peace and happiness for my little ones. Laughter is key in the midst of stress and separation.
Treasure--because I treasure my spouse, daughter, dog and homelife....and am trying to earn money based on my calling. I'm not generally a Good Book quoter, but this one resonates with me: "Where your treasure lies, there will your heart be also.”
I'm about to retire in a few months so my word is 'relax'.
Mercy
mercy
Oh, that necklace is perfect and beautiful!
My word for this year is {BETTER}.
I posted it about on my blog. I just want to try a little harder to do a little better.
Thanks!
Megan
fredandmegan at gmail dot com
my word is "content". i want to be content with this season in my life...
My word isn't too different than yours - STRETCH.
My word is forgive, mostly as a reminder to forgive myself for the things I can't finish, can't be, can't do. It's also a reminder to forgive others who can't possibly meet my unrealistic expectations for them. Finally, it's a reminder to myself to get off my high horse. None of us is perfect, nor should we expect perfection in others.
tlckildonan@hotmail.com
That's gorgeous!
My word for 2011 is EXCEED. As in exceed my own expectations!
My word is Grace, definitely!
Shannon
My word is 'Respect'. I'm a girl guide leader and respect is such a big thing for us. Respect ourselves, our environment, respect others. The world would be a better place if everyone had more respect.
Faith is always my go to word. It covers most everything!
What an elegant execution of a simple idea! Very powerful. My word this year is "see."
Oh what a beautiful necklace. My word this year is joy. To remind myself to find joy in all the ordinary moments.
Beautiful necklace~my word for the year is grateful.
What a beautiful necklace! My word would be "laugh." Because, I need to laugh more and not take things so seriously.
My word would be infinite... the possibilities are endless.
My word is Simplify this year.
My word of the year would be 'allons-y' which is French for 'let's get started'! Is a non-English word cheating? hehe I recently moved to a new state for my husband's job and we are definitely starting life over. I just got a new job so...allons-y!
melissa_anuket@hotmail.com
As proud as it may sound, my word is "Legendary".
I'm hunting for my first real career job, to start that whole career thing, and I figure it can't hurt to aim high.
corvus.mellori@gmail.com
My word is PASSION. I think we need to do whatever we do with passion! Even if it's NOT what we want to be doing. We can still be passionate.
My word is DO. There are so many things I want to do but seem to come up with excuses. No more!!
My word this year is DO. There are so many things I want/need to accomplish but I always seem to come up with an excuse. No more!!
This is so beautiful! My word for 2011 is "Less". Less stress, less worry, less stuff ... just letting some of it all go and having "Less".
I've had a whole bunch of things cooking in my wee brain for quite awhile...now maybe it is time to do something. So my word is "try".
Thanks for the giveaway!
hilarypeterson AT gmail DOT com
My word is "family" as my husband and I are attempting to get into a house this year and have a baby. Thanks for the giveaway!
tiffany.sullivan.84[at]gmail.com
I love your word. lindagerig@sbcglobal.net
My word is "hope". I hope this year will bring strength and good health and I hope everyday for a cure for Diabetes (I have Type I).
My word is joy. I want to find joy in everyday and in the simplest of things - a hug, a flower bud, a bird visiting.
My word this year is FOCUS. It sounds kind of pedestrian - but I really want to change some things this year, and to do that I need to focus.
wow...it is so interesting to see all the different words people choose to inspire themselves. I love 'reach', but my personal word would be 'peace'.
thanks to lisa and you for offering such a nice giveaway.
direction....because I seriously need some...
info@birthmassage.com
Beautiful necklace! "grace" would be the word I'd love to carry with me. I've often teased that "grace," as in graceful is not my middle name. I feel as if I'm always tripping over my own two feet! But, I do attempt to live my life with grace and gratitude for all my blessings!
My word for the year is Peace. Thanks for such a lovely giveaway
butler83ataoldotcom
My word is to "embrace". Embrace goodness, challenges, people, everything that comes my way.
Lucie (LAupperlee@sheppardpratt.org)
Beautiful necklaces! "grace" would be the word I would love to carry with me. I often tease that grace (as in graceful) is not my middle name - I'm very often tripping over my own two feet. But, I wish hope to be graceful and appreciate all my blessings!
Before I clicked on the link I was trying to think what my word would be and came up with "grace." I knew it was the right choice when I saw Lisa's featured necklace was also grace. (debbie | at | pobox | dot | com)
I love this necklace. I was hoping to get one the minute I saw it. Winning it would be great. The word I want on mine is "believe" I believe that 2011 will be the best year of my life.
I'm going with REJOICE because it reminds me not only to enjoy all I have but also to be thankful and mindful of it all. Thanks Betz! You know I love Lisa's stuff. jill.prater[a]comcast.net
This is going to be a hard year. I think I just need to remember to BREATHE and keep going. Thanks for the giveaway!
Gorgeous necklace! My word (2nd year in a row) is "proceed."
As in, you know, just do it!
My word would be Joy. Life can be hard at times, and I need to look for the joy in life rather then letting myself get depressed. It's also my granddaughter's middle name!
My word is
"family" in honor of celebrating my 30th wedding aniversary 2 weeks ago!
"Perseverance" is my Word for the Year 2011. There are a variety if interests, projects, and activities that I am determined not to abandon!
My word for the year is "cookies".
I need to take the time to bake more cookies with my children.
I need to send cookies to my ailing father who I can't be with due to distance.
I need to have tea and cookies with my friends and listen to their stories.
I need to make my hubby's favorite kind of cookies as another reminder that I love him.
I need to exercise so I can eat the cookies myself.
I need to take the time to create for myself -- to try new recipies and take the time to enjoy what I make.
And cookies are just fun! What's not to like?
Thanks for making me think.
-- Cassie
czupke@earthlink.net
Absolutely gorgeous - my word this year is change (and I'm going to focus on it being positive change, not scary change!)
My word is "create"
I love the word BREATHE. It makes me stop, take a breath, and focus on whatever is happening. Creating something new, cleaning or organizing, or most of all, enjoying my little ones and all their growing. Thanks Betz! I love Lisa's necklaces so much.
My word is victory. Because I have tried and failed a lot. This makes the victories that much sweeter.
melodyj(at)gmail(dot)com
Great give away! I plan to retire this spring and that is a little scary. We are facing many challenges and my tendency is to get a little freaked out when my secure world gets shaken up a bit. Instead of trembling in uncertainty, I need to look forward to the possibilities life holds. My word for the year is "embrace".
I am still trying to figure out my word for this year-maybe enjoy-maybe patience-maybe wonder. Still not sure. I love Lisa's work and sure would love to win. Karen
What a great giveaway! I was thinking that my "words" for this year are Don't Quit, but after reading your post, I decided to change it to Persevere. I like that it's one word and that it is more positive, so thank you!
my word is grow...i'm really enjoying taking ali's class this year...and i'm hoping to stretch and develop my skills in lots of different areas of my life too :0)
the necklaces are beautiful!
My word is SMILE - everything is easier with a smile! Lovely necklace.
Very cool necklace! I actually have two words "breathe" and "change". This year is going to be about changes for me and my dh, so I have to remind myself to just breathe.
Reach is a great word. Mine is Believe -- that I need to try new things and have the confidence that I can achieve them. Thanks for a chance at winning. casands1@comcast.net
Thanks for the giveaway... My word is possible... because I think everything is...
Charlene
millermarcinoc@yahoo.com
STRENGTH is my word...physically, emotionally & spiritually giving & receiving STRENGTH. It's my wish for everyone this year.
crafters100@hotmail.com
My word is PEACE -- we all need more of it.
OMG I love her designs - and I actually have a word for the year - BALANCE
My word would be BEAUTIFUL. I have struggled with self esteem and it would be a great reminder.
Inspire or Create!
My word for the year is Gathering. Gathering my tools, my wits, my community. Thanks for the giveaway, and I love your blog and you book.
Right now my word would be "content." I want to be content in where I am in life and what I do. That would mean so much.
Oooooh... What a fabulous giveaway! My word for the year is FROLIC... It seems I spend all my time making sure all the tasks are finished leaving me very little time for FUN.....
LOVE this giveaway! So hoping to sin!
Warm blessings,
Spencer
I think my word would be "kindness". It takes so little to give a kind word, kind smile, kind hug and it impacts others world so much. I want to be reminded every day that kindness matters!
My word for 2011 is CHANGE...with a new baby on the way, and a lot of unsurity about my job, it's time for some change this year!
My word for the year is focus. I tend to multitask so everything gets done but not as well as it should. I want to focus on each task, each day, and each relationship and give them my all.
dftrew(at)gmail(dot)com
Great idea! I would pick "now" to remind me of the present.
My word is simply "live". It seems time is flying by and some days I forget to live! Love your work and blog and the necklace is adorable!!
My word for 2011 is -wholehearted- !
Thank you for hosting this giveaway.
My congratulations to the blessed one who is chosen to receive it!
Great necklace! And thank you for the opportunity to win a word necklace too! Not sure about my word....there are soooo many words that describe my life....maybe "trust", as I try to turn my life over to God and trust His direction.
Wow, so many great words! My standards are "faith" and "patience," but 2011 I'm going with "compassion" because there just needs to be more of it in this world.
My word is "leap". So many plans for 2011. This is wonderfully inspiring (As is your blog)
My word is kindness. Kindness is the profound spiritual practice I am focusing on this year, being kind to myself, my loved ones, to everyone and everything.
Thank you!
My sister's newborn little girl passed away a day after she was born. Her name was Faith. So this year, my word is Faith...in remembrance of her and so that my faith might be stretched a bit.
What a stunning necklace! I have been thinking long and hard about my word for this year after reading your blog and Ali Edwards' blog as well. For me, the word I have chosen is Freedom -- freedom from the ideas and issues, and fears that have been holding me back from living life as fully as I can be. Thanks so much for this wonderful giveaway!
Thanks so much for the giveaway! My word this year is LOVE.
The word is great. We should all take it as our mantra and do more with things in our life that help us to define the word and use it in our lives. the necklace is gorgeous! i can't believe you'd want to give it away. Myself, would wear it everyday.
Love your word Betz and it looks beautiful on Lisa's jewelry! Perfect match! Lisa's work is gorgeous and the style makes "one little word" even more meaningful!
I am a teacher and a mother, so my word is "inspire."
Thank you for all of your wonderful ideas.
michellesimpson@verizon.net
ooh, I'm having trouble narrowing it down. I like 'invite' - inviting others into my life, my home, my world. inviting God's presence into my heart. 'Breathe' is also a good word...it makes me think to slow down.
My word for the year would be faith. I need to have more faith in God and know that he will work things out in His time- not in mine.
http://classiccrafter.blogspot.com
I have loved reading everyone's words. My word hasn't quite found me yet. I have a couple I can't choose between.
My word is "love" for 2011. It's my word for obvious reasons, but it's also my maiden name, and the meaning of my first name (Amy), so it is who I am. The jewelry is beautiful! Thanks for the chance to win and for sharing this artist's work.
eamylove@aol.com
Your post resonates with me. I've been struggling to find a way to center myself in my life and decided I needed a totem or a mantra or something, which is along the same idea as your word of the year idea. Thank you for offering the give-away; the necklace is lovely and simple and I genuinely hope I win! :-)
As always, thanks for your inspiration!
Gosh it is tough to come up with one! I'd like to have a few and change them out based on my mood :) I think courage would be the best though. I always try to instill courage in my children and tell them they can do anything and display it in myself.
debralynnhorn (at) gmail (dot) com. Thanks for the beautiful giveaway.
After much thought, my word will for 2011 will be LESS. I need to do LESS and relax more. I need to spend LESS and save more and I need to accumulate LESS and give more. This will remind me of that. Thanks for the give away.
kgilly@gmail.com
My word is experience. I want to be able to take each moment ( whether good or bad) and just be in that moment. Than hopefully either enjoy it or have the courage to change if need be.
carol.claytor@yahoo.com
My word for this year is Simplify. I am working on making the things in my life more simple so I can enjoy my crafts, my job, my home and my family more.
At the top of my New Year resolution list is "to be a better friend". Now I'm not saying I haven't been a good friend but there is always room for improvement and one way is to accept people as they are and not judge. So my word is "accept". Thanks to both you and Lisa for this great giveaway.
cyninthekitchen@yahoo.ca
My word would be inspire. To reflect how others inspire us, how we must learn to inspire ourself, and that, in turn, can inspire others.
Allison
Kappy6@yahoo.com
Beautiful giveaway! My word for life is breathe - it is surprisingly easy to forget to breathe when you are raising two boys! But my word for the year is present. I want to be present in my life this year, not always looking forward or back. Plus, I think it also helps me to remember what a gift life is!
Sharrin
My word for 2011 is UNDAUNTED!
Thank you for challenging me to pick a word.
All the best,
kissknits@shaw.ca
I think my word this year would have to be "unfinished." Because just because I'm technically a grownup doesn't mean I have to let myself calcify into some particular stratum of self, I'm still growing, still learning, not done yet, unfinished. To some people it might sound like a scary or derogatory word; to me it's incredibly exciting.
--Jenn
(greenmomintheburbs at gmail!)
I like the word reach. I think my word for the year will be believe. I have a hard time believing in myself. It's time.
My word is trust. This year will bring a lot of changes and I want to trust in my Heavenly Father that he will bless me to adapt and thrive even when the growing is hard.
Thank you!
Keri
kerisicecreamshoppe@yahoo.com
My word is "intention", a reminder to live each moment with intention. Beautiful necklace!
I think my word for last year was quiet. Searching for quiet. And by doing that, this year's word is abundance. of family , love and creativity.
lovely way to carry your word with you.
thanks for sharing!
My word is "Love"...love myself, love my family and love our life together!
jenterry56@hotmail.com
My word for the year is Remember. Remember I am blessed to live the life I have, remember I have wonderful friends and family, remember everyone that has touched my life and remember to love myself for what I am. Perfections and flaws, I have it all!
shine
i think. such a wonderful bunch of words here. and it has taken me a lot of thinking to choose just one!
My word for the year...EXPAND! Hopefully, my waistline doesn't get the memo! ;0)
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My word for the year is relax. I got a little too high strung for a while last year. Thanks for the giveaway!
My word is 'GROW'.
My children are growing, leaving babyhood behind, my time to focus on my own needs is growing (ever so slightly), I hope to grow more of our own food now that I have a decent garden, and I would like to continue growing certain aspects of my personality, such as patience, intention, gratitude and acceptance.
Ooh, what a lovely necklace! Nice idea, Betz. I'm going to repeat myself with the word 'radiant' (but I really like your 'reach' too).
PS Though I'm in the UK, I have a brother in MD who could bring it to me on his next visit, in the unlikely event that I'm the fortunate winner. Is that cheek or radiance, I wonder...? :)
It is HARD to pick one word. But I choose REVEL. In everything that I do - including the everyday chores and life... I want to REVEL in the beauty and comfort of it all.
persevere...my word for the year.
-Carol
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Thanks for the giveaway. I am stuck on three words right now...hope, bold and embrace.
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My word for this year would be Joy. I lost my first daughter a week after she was born extremely premature in 2008, and this fall, I gave birth to a healthy, full-term girl. She brings joy to my heart at every moment.
My word is "create"....create joy, create happiness, create focus, create peace and serenity in the lives of my loved ones! ps. the necklace is gorgeous!
My word: nourish.
We are on a healing journey, and have really begun to enjoy and benefit from nourishing foods. I also strive to have our home life be nourishing for my kids and husband. Plenty of cozy supportive home living going on this year!
my favorite is always .... savor. Take time to savor life and all the good things in it.
My word is "create"...seems common, but for me its quite relevant.
The word reach is really speaking to me too. I'm ready to come out of my comfortable little cocoon and explore how far I can reach!
"Intent"
Today my word is breathe...tomorrow I may need a different focus.
I think my word for 2011 is "balance". Not really the whole work-family thing but more moderation, humor, taking each day and moment as it comes and not sweating the small stuff-- which it mostly is. Love the necklace and all her pretty work!
My word is joy because I have found this past year that my joy gets easily stolen and I don't want that for 2011.
I love Lisa's stuff!
My word may continue to be "steadfast", but I'm contemplating a new one...maybe just "joy".
Somehow I have not arrived a new word for 2011, BUT should I win this lovely necklace, I will be able to decide!
Heather
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