One Little Word
The beginning of the year always signals a fresh start for me. A chance to begin again, to refocus, to put whatever happened in the last year to rest. I welcome this opportunity for renewal with open arms. For me, 2008 is going to be all about vitality (my one little word for the year). I have not felt healthy for a long time and I am finally, finally taking action.What is one little word? The idea began last year and definitely had an impact on me personally. I loved focusing on just one word. It was simple and powerful. This year my personal reminders include a necklace and a wall rub on from Decorate Your Life (they also own one of my favorite scrapbook stores Treasury of Memories in Bellingham, Washington.)Your own word is something that can live just beneath the surface and called up when you need it or you can create some sort of reminder that is right in front of your face daily. It can be a guide, a gentle or stern reminder, a theme, a focal point - really any of the above and more.Many of you have already chosen your word for the year. It's never too late if you are just reading about this for the first time. Check out the 2008 collected list of words (and if you have time, read the really inspiring comments about the words here). In addition, check out the cool challenge blog one little word for even more word-related inspiration.
My choice is "Let it Go". I'm trying to clean out cabinets, drawers, closets, stacks of stuff and get rid of things. I need to do the same to my scrap space. I'm hoping to stress less this year and I think getting rid of some of the things I have accumulated over the years of being a pack rat can only help create less stress! WHAT'S YOUR WORD???? :) Marla
