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.
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My Twitter ID is @alittleumbrella
Posted by: Lesli | January 05, 2012 at 11:29
Oh this would be such an amazing class my one little word for 2012 is Perseverance. I would love to be part of this Ali is so amazing & so inspiring & I have learned so much from her so I can only imagine how much this would help me grow!
Posted by: Ellie A. | January 05, 2012 at 11:29
I've enjoyed participating in the blog hops and OLW this year. Thanks for your leadership. This year, I am hoping to grow as a parent and person as I learn how to be a mother of three and still take care of my, my relationship with my husband and the others around us.
Posted by: abbeyviolet | January 05, 2012 at 11:29
I'm hoping... To be less stressed!
Posted by: Anso | January 05, 2012 at 11:51
I hope to slow down and take more time for me in 2012, something I'm totally not used to doing.
Posted by: Jeanne | January 05, 2012 at 12:09
in 2012 I'm looking to find Balance between all of the Passions I discovered in 2011.
Posted by: Terri Torrez | January 05, 2012 at 12:23
My one little word is patience. I hope to be more patient and present in my life in 2012. Thanks for the chance to win a place in Ali's class!
Posted by: Audrey Davis | January 05, 2012 at 12:33
I am hoping to find balance in my life for 2012.. work, family, creative time... need some balance to make it all come together.
Posted by: Vicki J | January 05, 2012 at 12:39
I would really love to win this class. Thanks so much for the chance! My word this year is Intentional. I really need to be more intentional in how I spend my time and how I act and how I parent, etc.
Posted by: Christa L | January 05, 2012 at 13:06
I have been wanting to be a part of this class ! Just have so much to take care of on my plate that this would be a true gift to win! I would really like to move forward in life and this might just do it! Thank you.
Posted by: Leslie Kiley | January 05, 2012 at 13:14
Just started following you on twitter!
Posted by: Leslie Kiley | January 05, 2012 at 13:16
What a generous gift you are offering. I did not take the class last year because it sounded a bit intimidating to me. After seeing lots of posts about the class all over the web, my curiosity has been stirred. I would love a chance to win a spot in this class
Posted by: Jeanne T | January 05, 2012 at 13:42
I am a control-freak and a bit of a perfectionist. This year, my oldest daughter is graduating high school and my youngest just got her driver's license. I am hoping to remain OPEN (my OLW) to all the changes and decisions coming this year that will be out of my control!
Posted by: cinback | January 05, 2012 at 14:44
I am wanting to get back to scrap booking in hopes it will help me achieve mor balance in my life. Thanks for the chance to win.
Posted by: Deb in NC | January 05, 2012 at 16:42
Dropping back in to say that I'm your newest follower on Twitter!
Posted by: Deb in NC | January 05, 2012 at 16:49
I love Ali, so thanks for this opportunity to win!
Posted by: Gail Alcorn | January 05, 2012 at 17:28
Thanks for the chance to win- I love Ali's style.
Posted by: Sarah | January 05, 2012 at 18:06
Just started following you on twitter.
Posted by: Sarah | January 05, 2012 at 18:08
2012 will be what it will be....I've learned that life does not always give you think you deserve but it gives you what you need. Accepting
what you really need is the hard part.
Posted by: Kathy28 | January 05, 2012 at 18:53
I am looking to achieve BALANCE. As a wife, mother of 2, PTO VP, and church volunteer I find trying to get balance between it all is not always an easy task! Thanks for a chance to win!
Posted by: wendy, NJ | January 05, 2012 at 19:34
What a neat give away!
Posted by: Laurie L | January 05, 2012 at 22:54
Focus is my word for 2012, and if I was paying attention and giving my Focus to this contest, I'd know I should have said what I hope to achieve this year...which is a more purposeful life, each day, each minute with 85% of things I choose to spend my time with. thanks for this neat chance...
Posted by: Laurie L | January 05, 2012 at 22:56