Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Simplicity... It's Just One Little Word

One Little Word was started by a Ali Edwards in 2007 on her blog. Anastasia from  Deep in My Broom Closet is beginning this tradition with her... that's how I stumbled upon it.

Basically what you do is choose a single word to focus on for 2010.  Make it a word all of your own.  Something that inspires or motivates you.  My word for the year will be...

SIMPLICITY.

This word works very well with my   I need to take the time to simplify my life for many reasons:
  • to make more time for my family & friends
  • to make more time for myself
  • to get back into the groove of life (exercising, spending time with others, etc... It seems I have been neglecting those I care most about. & I know I have been neglecting myself.)
  • to become closer to nature & the earth.

With this word as a focus for the new year, I hope to reach many (if not all) of the goals I have set for myself.  I think that if I can accomplish these goals it will help me to be a calmer, more self aware person.  I hope it will allow me to not be afraid to just be myself... let loose just a little bit. 

I am a pretty confident person & rarely care much about other's opinions of me, yet I have the hardest time letting my guard down.  There are situations in which I will fight to the death for what I believe, but then turn around and keep myself hidden in the very next second.  I have always been like this since I was a child.  Who knows why?  But, I am hoping that SIMPLICITY will bring me closer to my truth self (make me aware of who that is) and let her shine.     
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  1. AnastasiaDecember 30, 2009 at 7:01 PM

    I think that is a perfect word. I hope that it helps you through the year.

    I wanted to let you know that Ali Edwards does this every year. I would love to take credit for it but I can't.

    But thank you for joining in.

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  2. Mother's MoonDecember 30, 2009 at 7:24 PM

    I love the word.... simply love it...

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  3. RueDecember 30, 2009 at 9:13 PM

    Wonderful word! It makes you realize that only few things should be on the "very important" list. There is so much we put on our plates that we don't need!

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  4. faerwillowDecember 31, 2009 at 5:39 AM

    ~may you walk each day in a simple way...may each moment that passes by be filled with sheer simplicity...wonderful word you have chosen! brightest blessings and may the new year be filled with much love & light~

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  5. Magaly GuerreroJanuary 1, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    Very nice, just one word, huh? I guess I'll pick the word that has ruled my life ever since I remember: ECLECTICISM. I just feel that my life is more productive when I add a bit of everything and everyone to my daily living.

    I wish you the best of luck this new year hun!

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  6. BridgettJanuary 3, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    I'm ALL about simplicity. Great choice!

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