Category Archives: word of the year

2013: meditation

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Amber

Instead of making resolutions, I usually pick a word for the year. It’s worked really well for me in the past. Doing so has helped me be more intentional. However this year a theme kept reoccurring: Psalm 46:10. “Be still, … Continue reading →

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where’s my focus???

Posted on March 28, 2011 by Amber

My word this year is FOCUS but somehow I’ve misplaced it. I constantly find myself forgetting important dates and appointments. Colin’s six-year checkup has now been moved to April. Hello McFly! This year part of my “focus” is to be … Continue reading →

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one little word : 2011

Posted on January 10, 2011 by Amber

FOCUS dictionary.com defines focus as the following –noun a central point, as of attraction, attention, or activity –verb (used with object) to bring to a focus or into focus: to focus the lens of a camera. to concentrate: to focus … Continue reading →

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one little word from 2010

Posted on January 2, 2011 by Amber

CHANGE check out the link above and stay tuned for my word for 2011. They always say time changes things, but you actually have to change them yourself. ~Andy Warhol shirt from teesforchange.com

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mission:control

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Amber

Abort! Abort! Mission: Control Abort! {sigh} I had a dear one recently ask me what is it that I’m afraid of? My answer: lack of control. I think the answer may have surprised her or not really. I’m a people-pleasing … Continue reading →

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A fresh breath of Spring

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Amber

Fall has always been my favorite time of year but something has shifted. I’m really embracing spring this year! Maybe because my word is CHANGE and the plants are bursting forth with change after being dormant during the harsh winter … Continue reading →

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Mantra of the Month

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Amber

I subscribe to Shape Magazine.   It’s true.  As I was perusing an old copy (Sept. 2009 issue) I came across the little blip called mantra of the month. The mantra of the month column is by a life stylist, Jared … Continue reading →

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word!

Posted on February 8, 2010 by Amber

I highly recommend you go check out Spell with Flickr and create your own typeface collage of your word(s) of the year! It’s a great way to get creative and you could even print it out and post the visual … Continue reading →

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One Little Word for 2009

Posted on January 1, 2009 by Amber

Last year I picked a word.  It was gratitude.  I tried earnestly to practice gratitude daily.  It’s not always easy.  Circumstances can bring me down.  And so can people.  It’s hard to be in a state of thankfulness when you’re … Continue reading →

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My Word

Posted on January 3, 2008 by Amber

I was reading one of my favorite blogs when I came across her post about picking a word for the year.  I decided this would be an excellent way to start the new year.  Forget resolutions.  Just pick a word to live, … Continue reading →

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