WORD(s) of the Year!
I have to admit, it doesn’t usually take me this long to decide on my Word(s) for the Year ahead, but for some reason I couldn’t quite settle with just one (and of course I came up with 2!).
As 2011 approached, I knew I wanted to focus the year ahead on Learning, expanding my own knowledge both personally and professionally, my expertise and being clear as to what my focus was going to be. I felt my word(s) for 2010 were perfect (leap fearlessly) and they really helped me do exactly that!
I am very happy with “Stretch” and “Cultivate” I feel that stretch really speaks to stretching & expanding out of my comfort zone a little which I’d like to do more of in 2011 (as well as stretch my body more!) and cultivate: to grow and nourish the part of me I’d like to bloom brighter and stronger.
So there we have it! I know I’m a little late to the “Word of the Year Party”, however, I’d love to hear what your word(s) are and why.
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Hi, I'm Louise and thank you so much for visiting me here. I am a mixed media artist, who is passionate about combining the healing energy of nature and color with the meditative process of mandala making
Dearest sweet Louiise, these are awesome words! My word for this year is fearless. 🙂 Maybe i will ad in teh cultivate as well…it does really speaks to me! Thanks so much for sharing your words and inspiration with us! Have a lovely merry happy week and love to yoU!
I enjoyed reading about your word of the year, and it encouraged me to make mine public and blog about it too:
http://furwillfly.blogspot.com/2011/01/word-of-year-2011.html
Hey Louise! Great words! Mine is Poetry. I chose it because I have difficulty choosing words! But its great for me, its about the essential and getting rid of the bits that don't mean anything or add to the poetry. Its about creating beauty and for me its also about poetry in motion – because this is my year to get back into my yoga. Thanks for your great comment on my post. I am now committed. I need to earn the cash to go. Am busy brainstorming income producing ideas. I have to work hard to prove its a worthwhile thing for me to do (I know its worthwhile, I am proving it to my husband!!) xxxx lots of love and looking forward to meeting you in May at Do What You Love retreat!
What great words with such soulful meaning for you! I'm still thinking of mine…I have a week before January is over!!
Those are some great words Louise! it's good that they go hand-in-hand…
I've discovered that it's best to keep it down to one word though I seem to use 'adverbs'/qualifiers with my words! Last year was "art-FULL creativity" which turned out great, but my other word "eliminate" got pushed aside =-
This year I've chosen "amazing opportunities" – opportunities can be anywhere but I want AMAZING ones as I journey through 2011! 😉
word verification: "bessible"
meaning: best and possible merged together! =-D
They sound perfect for you. Look forward to stretching our creative selves at AAJ, and cultivating lots of good things in the year ahead!
Ooh, lovely words…I especially love streeeeeetch!Feels good even just saying it! 🙂
How exciting that you are coming over for the retreat, it sounds so wonderful. And you have discovered the limitless possibilities and joys of journal making 🙂 yay!! I warn you now the journey of book binding is HIGHLY addictive 🙂
Thankyou soo much for your helpful comments regarding pricing, and as always your wonderful words of support..means so much!xx
Love those words Louise! I am loving your class! I am a little behind. I am working on my Vision Board. This is the first time I have ever done this. Great class Louise!