Thanks Box of Crayons for releasing this video at the beginning of 2011. I decided to focus on a word a month. I know, I know, there are only 11 words but surely there is one that will be worthy of a second chance.
I think the word EMBRACE describes my January (and 2011) because I want to embrace what the new year will bring my way in all its glory (good and bad). My word of inspiration for February is PARTNER. My sub-text is PROVOKE. PARTNER because of the great people I have the privilege of partnering with this month [Dandelion Web Design, Joan Vinall-Cox and Silvia Gonzalez].
And PROVOKE – because it just comes naturally to me.
If you had to put one word to your first month of 2011 – which one would it be? And why? And since February is almost upon us – which word do you think will best describe what is on your horizon in the next 28 days? Leave a comment and let me know.
Thanks for sharing this Dawn! Being more an “image” person than a “words” person this is a good exercise for me. “NEW” describes my January… a New Year, new clients, new website (I redid my own site over the holidays), I have a new computer and I’m using some new web tools. For February my word of inspiration will be “EXPLORE” – I’ve written it on my white board!
Your comment reminded me that January has been about “NEW’s” for me too: NEW computer, NEW email system (all cloud-based), and NEW web tool (Dropbox) to name a few.
It is amazing how a Box of Crayons can serve to inspire meaningful words! Thanks for honouring our partnership of many years and at multiple levels. For the month of January I am going to select the word DISCARD! I have been discarding ‘stuff’ since December and into the month of January–files, clothes, personal and professional ideas that no longer serve me. Discarding for what? I believe, perhaps, to allow my life to FLOW like life-giving water…For February? Not sure yet. Will let you know soon. Thanks Dawn for inspiring me with your WORDS!
Your comment reminded me that January has been about “NEW’s” for me too: NEW computer, NEW email system (all cloud-based), and NEW web tool (Dropbox) to name a few.
Congratulations on grabbing on to the word ‘DISCARD’. What a great way to make way for ‘FLOW’. You’ll be lighter and freer to FLOW by DISCARDing the excess. A great lesson for all of us.
Thanks Pardner (that’s my John Wayne accent). It’s great learning from you and Ruth. I think I’d choose the word “Flow” because I “love” it when I can get into “the flow” in doing my work.
Nice, sneaky use of two words – love & flow. I really enjoy the learning partnership too – thanks for that.
Hey Dawn,
Well I can personally attest to your use of “provoke” but then again that is probably mutual since we are “partners”! Since it is already Februrary I have the benefit of hinds site and I think my word would have been “embrace” ’cause I am choosing to embrace what the new year brings with gratitude. I think “discard” will be my February word and my word for the year!!!
Peace, your partner.
Hey partner – can I hold you to the word discard as your February word and your word for the remainder of the year?