I am very excited to announce that I have one space in Ali Edwards' ONE LITTLE WORD class at Big Picture Classes to give away!
This is a very exciting opportunity for you if you didn't take this class last year (and even if you did - you'll get to take it again)!
About the ONE LITTLE WORD class:
One Little Word 2012
“In 2006, I began a tradition of choosing one word for myself each January - a word that I can focus on, meditate on, and reflect upon as I go about my daily life. My words have included play, peace, vitality, nurture, light, and story. These words have each become a part of my life in one way or another. They've been imbedded into who I am, and into who I'm becoming. They've been what I've needed (and didn't know I needed). They've helped me to breathe deeper, to see clearer, and to grow.”
Each month you'll receive an email and an invitation to visit the One Little Word classroom. Inside the classroom, you'll find a gentle reminder message, encouragement to refocus, and a simple creative or writing project to complete, related to your word. At the end of the year you'll have an album that celebrates and honors your word - making it that much more concrete and visible in your life.
Take a minute to read the rest of the description and listen to Ali’s audio file explaining the process of the class.
MY EXPERIENCE WITH THE OLW CLASS
I will admit that when I decided to take the class last year, I was hesitant. I was worried I would flake on the class half-way through the year and I wasn't convinced a word would really do all that much for me.
As with life, you get out what you put into it, right? So, to address my first concern, I invited other students in the class to join me for a monthly blog hop to keep me accountable. This worked like a charm and I was incredibly inspired by all the participants had to offer each month, to boot! (If you'd like to join us, read here for more information.)
By completing all (except one) of Ali's exercises, throughout the year, I really felt like I learned alot from the process and am ready to start 2012 with my new (pair of) word(s): LOVING KINDNESS.
I did a much better job of selecting my word this time around as I realized I needed a word that would serve as a touchpoint. It was my experience from the past year in One Little Word 2011 that gave me the insight to choose a much more effective and meaningful word(s) this time around. And already I am off to a fantastic start. It's already making a difference in my day to day attitude as I hear my word(s) whispering to me as I go throughout my day!
TO BE ENTERED IN THE GIVEAWAY:
1) Leave me a comment and tell me one thing you are hoping to get out of (or accomplish in) your life in 2012.
2) For an extra chance to win, follow me on Twitter (link on my blog's sidebar) and tell me you did in a separate comment. Twitter is the best way to find out when I publish a new post.
Comments will close Thursday at 9 PM PST and I will post the winner on Friday, January 6.
OTHER BLOG HAPPENINGS
Come back tomorrow for the FAMILY x 12 Blog Hop. A small group of us, who found we weren't taking enough photos of our family altogether, post a family photo once a month.
February ONE LITTLE WORD Blog Hop goes live on February 1st at 8 AM PST. To sign up, please send me an email (link in blog's sidebar) with "Feb 1 OLW Blog Hop" in the subject line. Be sure to include your email address and blog address. We'll look forward to your participation.
How fun for you Margie! The OLW class is absolutely awesome and I loved my journey last year! It was great to sit and read back through my album. Have never done a project life it and was thrilled with the outcome. Already follow you on Twitter! :)
Posted by: Rebekah | January 04, 2012 at 16:09
I am hoping to take Ali Edwards' OLW class at BPC and bring some "JOY" into my life.
hanks
Posted by: [email protected] | January 04, 2012 at 16:28
Oh Margie - how cool - I was just going to follow along with last year's materials and would LOVE LOVE LOVE to do it live again!
This year I hope to focus more on my family :)
Posted by: Melissa | January 04, 2012 at 20:25
Oh and I'm following you too :)
Posted by: Melissa | January 04, 2012 at 20:29
I am hoping to Create this year! I've really struggled with choosing a word, but I think that one encompasses my intentions the best.
Posted by: Fun Mama - Deanna | January 04, 2012 at 21:44
In 2012, I am hoping to LEARN more . . . about many things (myself, photography, cooking, etc etc). I want to stretch myself to learn new things and not stay in a rut.
Looking forward to seeing your family photo tomorrow.
Posted by: Melissa | January 04, 2012 at 22:09
My OLW is TIME, I hope to create and stick to a daily calendar so I can fit in family, friends, chores, work and play et. I am sick and tired of being a 'last-minute-charlie' LOL. Thank you for the opportunity to comment and possibly win a place in Ali's class.
Posted by: Raewyn A | January 04, 2012 at 22:42
My word would have to be 'organize'. That's my resolution for 2012.
Thanks for the chance to win. I didn't do OLW lat year & have been thinking about doing it this year. Just haven't quite organized myself yet!
Posted by: Marina | January 04, 2012 at 23:11
Just followed you on Twitter too (Briscrapper)
Posted by: Marina | January 04, 2012 at 23:16
In 2012 I want to take a family photo once a month.
Posted by: Amy | January 05, 2012 at 01:17
I wouldn't have finished 2011 without you Margie and I know I will sign up whether I win or not .... but as I never enter competitions ... and therefore never win anything .... I'm wondering if 2012 will be my year LOL
Posted by: Nikki Sadler | January 05, 2012 at 01:23
I am wanting to record more of my life by taking more photos and being organised and creating an album. Actually sounds quite scary when I put it like that. Tried one word but couldn't settle on my word then became too busy - would love another chance :0)
Posted by: Joanne | January 05, 2012 at 02:25
I like to take everyday a picture in 2012, so far so good, and I like to win.
Posted by: Els | January 05, 2012 at 03:36
I look forward to clearing the clutter in my home and on my body so that I can live a more energetic life focused on what I love. More energy and more clear space in my time and home - wow, that's something to look forward to. I can't wait to see what changes it will make in how I can give to those I love and to the adventures I can have.
Posted by: Heather S. | January 05, 2012 at 04:10
I would love to take part in this please :D
Posted by: Allie.Duckienz | January 05, 2012 at 04:36
In 2012, I hope to find more balance in life, which includes doing more fun things like scrapbooking and actually completing my class assignments! Thanks for the chance at the giveaway.
Posted by: Lycia (SchoolMommy) | January 05, 2012 at 05:19
I have so many things I want to achieve this year but the most important is more quality family time - so more daytrips and so on, and of coure photographing and then scrapbooking them! great prize - thank you for offering the chance to win it.
Posted by: Emma | January 05, 2012 at 05:32
Wow - what a great giveaway! Thank you for offering it! There are soooo many things I hope to accomplish this year. ONE of them is to complete Project Life (as much as possible). You have shared so much over at the PL Community that has been helpful to me, which I appreciate! =) Happy New Year!
Posted by: Donna | January 05, 2012 at 06:32
More scrapbooking, for sure! I've picked One Little Word before as a theme for the year, but didn't scrapbook about it, or revisit it too often throughout the year. It would be fun to be prompted to think about it more often in a classroom.
Posted by: Lesa | January 05, 2012 at 06:57
I am hoping this year to do things a little more deliberately than before. Not taking on new things until I make use of the ones I've already got. Thinking more carefully about my food choices. Making a better effort to do the necessary things more consistently. :~)
Posted by: LCSmithSAVED | January 05, 2012 at 07:10
My word is Enough. I hope to continue last yrs word Learn. Learn what enough is.
Posted by: Maureen | January 05, 2012 at 08:05
Thanks so much for the opportunity! I intend to CHOOSE this year - choose happiness, choose joy, choose positivity, choose to move and not procrastinate!
Posted by: karin c | January 05, 2012 at 09:35
My word this year is REACH. I want to reach out to others, reach my goals, and reach a happier and more peaceful place in my life. Would love to take this class.
Posted by: Alison L | January 05, 2012 at 09:46
I took this class last year, but could not afford to take it and Twelve. My OLW this year is TRUST. Last year was hard, and this year I need to Trust that things will turn out all right, I need to have Trust in myself, and I need to have Trust in the Lord. Thanks for the chance to win!
Posted by: Robin W. | January 05, 2012 at 10:57
My word for this year would be SIMPLIFY. I tend to make things too complicated and then I get frustrated and then nothing gets accomplished. That is what I would like to accomplish this year. Get organized and simplify my life!
Posted by: Lesli | January 05, 2012 at 11:28