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Art Journal Every Day: Some November 2013 Dailies

One Little Word 2014

I love Ali Edwards' "One Little Word" concept.  Essentially you choose a word that represents what you're interested in pursuing or exploring in the coming year.

Last year I chose "yes."

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It was a great choice for me.  I said yes to lots of things I never would have in the past.  I learned a lot, made some mistakes, grew, changed, and scared myself a few times.  But I think I've come out of 2013 happy, healthy, and full of life!

For 2014 I wanted a less passive word.  For me, yes, meant saying yes to things that came my way.  But it wasn't an active word.  So for 2014 I chose "grow."

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Grow is a word filled with effort.  I need to evolve and change and push myself to do better and go further.  I think the notion of growing has been on my mind for a while.  I think I'm ready.  I hope I'm ready.  I know there will be growing pains, but I'm excited for the adventures ahead!

I couldn't help but make a quick little piece of stamped art to hang over my desk to remind me of my word all year long:

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How about you?  What's your word for 2014?

Thanks for stopping by!

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