OWL - one little word

[jsutterfield4]

I was thinking I would do 'Active' again ( I did it in 2012 but it fizzled out by about March) ... and then opened this thread and there's so many great ideas!!! DO might be a good one too, I was thinking Active not just to get my body moving (because it needs it), but to be an ACTIVE participant in everything in my life - from parenting/playing with my girl, at work, around the house, even actively eating (as opposed to mindless eating). Focus might be a good one for me too, as in focus on what I'm doing, when I'm doing it, and focusing on the things that really matter. I have 2 days to decide lol

I just have to say thank you @tjscraps, this is the exact word I was looking for, but could never find. There are so many days I feel like I just mindlessly go through the day, doing the routine, and look back and wonder why time has gone by so fast. I want to be an active participant in my life (as weird as that may sound). I may sign up for Ali's class now. Thank you!

 

[estir_bune]

The end of 2014 was not good for me... and it spread over into most of 2015. But along with the uncomfortable things I dealt with there were a LOT of great moments. Some stuff has yet to be resolved, but I anticipate 2016 to be wonderful, albeit BUSY and a bit stressful. The word I have chosen for 2016 is breathe. Remember to breathe and return to your center, and align the thoughts -“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves” - Buddha

 

[kirstiegai]

so many wonderful words and reasons

 

[bestcee]

I'm loving all the words. I haven't settled on one yet. I thought I had, and then I read all yours! Now I'm debating on whether "Believe" is the best word for me.
I picked Believe as in believe I can, and I will. But there's others y'all have suggested that might be a better fit for my goals this year, and where I want to be in 2017.

 

[Chel]

I am going with "organize". I started last year but I didnt finish. I am determined to orgainze enough so that I can have a me space in this house. My drawing/doodle/coloring/cross stitch supplies are currently living on a section of the couch. And just stuff everywhere in my house - some of it is not even stuff we want. Lol!!

 

[Happy Mama]

Go through your calendar and put your word on the day of the month that your birthday is on. That way, each month you are reminded. I *might* be able to do that (as soon as I get a calendar ).

This is a great idea!

 

[lynning]

I'm a little late to the game, but was considering a few words. I got a sign yesterday that one of the words on my short list is *the word* for 2016... Presence. I want to be present and have a presence in 2016. I was pretty much in shut down/shut out/shut in for most of 2015. I shut down my emotions & creativity. I had shut out as many people as I could. Basically, I was shut in my house... I didn't want to go or do. (Can we say depression?) I'm going to dig myself out of it this year - pull myself up by the boot straps - put my big girl panties on and LIVE!

 

[MrsPeel]

Love reading you all....as it also gives me ideas and ways of focusing ... I just don't think I can do with just one word...so I may be going with more like a whole concept of "watch properly"
I had this idea that 2015 had been a horrible year for us...
Then I made Aaron's page (SirScrapalot's MOC 2 challenge) and I did a lit of things I should be thankful for in 2015...and I couldn't fit it all in one page!!!!
So I think I will try to go back to concentrate on watching what is good and not giving the power to what is wrong to knock me down......

 

[kirstiegai]

Love reading you all....as it also gives me ideas and ways of focusing ... I just don't think I can do with just one word...so I may be going with more like a whole concept of "watch properly"
I had this idea that 2015 had been a horrible year for us...
Then I made Aaron's page (SirScrapalot's MOC 2 challenge) and I did a lit of things I should be thankful for in 2015...and I couldn't fit it all in one page!!!!
So I think I will try to go back to concentrate on watching what is good and not giving the power to what is wrong to knock me down......

I think I could use multiple words but for different areas of my life

 

[talktoheather]

because i need to say it out loud, my word is Do.

 

[enjoyyourpix]

because i need to say it out loud, my word is Do.

You do "Do"!!!! I said doodoo.

 

[lcpereyra]

I'm doing Ali's class this year for the first time. I've had words in the past - last year was release - and used them for focus and mental reminders. I'm hoping to go further this year with the class. I'm still going to repeat "release" a lot in my head because of the craziness of my life but my main word is light. It has several meanings to me and can be used in lots of ways such as fill my home with light - get rid of the clutter so light shines in, eat light to feel better, see the lighter side of things, work on seeing light better in my photography, move toward light and away from dark things in life, etc. I'm drawn to light & space & sunshine and warmth so I want those aspects to radiate through my world this year.

 

[carilyne]

i was gonna go with change, for my agoraphobic treatement was called chaange

but overcome, mentioned above caught my attention

That's a great one! And it doesn't have to be big things all the time. Keep track of what you overcome each day -- a small fear, or depressed thought, or fear of one of the MOC challenges! Little overcomes become big overcomes!

 

[carilyne]

I'm a little late to the game, but was considering a few words. I got a sign yesterday that one of the words on my short list is *the word* for 2016... Presence. I want to be present and have a presence in 2016. I was pretty much in shut down/shut out/shut in for most of 2015. I shut down my emotions & creativity. I had shut out as many people as I could. Basically, I was shut in my house... I didn't want to go or do. (Can we say depression?) I'm going to dig myself out of it this year - pull myself up by the boot straps - put my big girl panties on and LIVE!

I totally get that! You described my year last year. So glad to leave it behind. You can do it.

 

[carilyne]

Love reading you all....as it also gives me ideas and ways of focusing ... I just don't think I can do with just one word...so I may be going with more like a whole concept of "watch properly"
I had this idea that 2015 had been a horrible year for us...
Then I made Aaron's page (SirScrapalot's MOC 2 challenge) and I did a lit of things I should be thankful for in 2015...and I couldn't fit it all in one page!!!!
So I think I will try to go back to concentrate on watching what is good and not giving the power to what is wrong to knock me down......

So much of this post make me happy. Two words or a phrase is good too! Whatever inspires you.

 

[Cath_]

I'm a little late to the game, but was considering a few words. I got a sign yesterday that one of the words on my short list is *the word* for 2016... Presence. I want to be present and have a presence in 2016. I was pretty much in shut down/shut out/shut in for most of 2015. I shut down my emotions & creativity. I had shut out as many people as I could. Basically, I was shut in my house... I didn't want to go or do. (Can we say depression?) I'm going to dig myself out of it this year - pull myself up by the boot straps - put my big girl panties on and LIVE!

this so me, i stopped moving along with not doing

 

[lynning]

All of the words selected are touching chords with me in this new year. Everyone here is so incredible!!

Last year while not devastating by a lot of peoples' standards brought me to my knees. I was going to go with a phrase, something a friend said often (he passed away in August) but it might be considered impolite... "Suck It Up Buttercup." After a lot of serious thought... Presence, Persevere, and Passion were on my short list. Attended the memorial service for our next-door neighbor on January 2 and the minister talked about Presence... that was my sign.

 

[KarenB]

So many inspirational words. Mine is POSITIVITY (although spell check says it's not actually a word) Positive thinking and focusing on the positive

 

[Lindzee]

ok, I didn't read all ...but I know I cannot do with one word only...nd at the moment I am a bit in limbo with no much of an answer about health stuff...I may have some answers that may change my mind on what to focus in between tomorrow and Thursday..... I see for many of us 2015 has not been the best year.... so I will be glad to see it end.....

My word for last year was WELLNESS. Meaning body mind and soul. It could have been determined, because I tried new treatments, worked on a better diet, etc. Whatever it took. Wellness might encompass where you're at as well Cynthia.
This year it's CHANGE. Meaning change the rest of my life. Retire and enjoy. It's about time.