One Little Word 2013

Okay, so - I guess you could technically say that I'm about 9 months late for this. But in my book, it's never to late to start!

I just came across a program / life changing type of thing that you intentionally do daily, every minute of the day when you think about it - its the...

One Little Word challenge by Ali Edwards. Ali defines the purpose of your One Little Word (OLW) by saying: “You live with it. You invite it into you life. You let it speak to you. You might even follow where it leads. There are so many possibilities.” 

You choose a word that you want to represent yourself and everything you come across & do for the entire year. You need  to choose a word with intent - a word that you can make a conscious effort to create & bring to life, every time you can. Well, for me I wanted to become lots of things! I wanted to find a word for me that represented something more than just something like "success" or "happiness". I wanted a word that everytime I thought of it I would smile & feel great inside. And I think I have found my word....This year (what's left of it) the word I chose is SPECIAL. The definition of it is below:  


spe·cial  (spshl)

adj.

1. Surpassing what is common or usual; exceptional.

2.

a. Distinct among others of a kind.

b. Primary.

3. Peculiar to a specific person or thing; particular.

4. Regarded with particular affection and admiration.

Special, to me, is something that I can show in every aspect of my life.

I chose the word "special" because so far, 2013 has been the busiest year of my life. I have been so caught up with everything - school, work, building my photography business, being engaged and planning my wedding, spending time with my fiancé & family...sometimes I feel like I may not be giving it my all in that exact moment because I will either be working on the d-low: responding to emails or clients  or thinking about what I have to do next. It doesn't happen a whole lot, but I have noticed it here & there and I want to make a change. I really do put my all into everything that I do, and now that I am getting married & starting a whole new journey with the love of my life, I really am going to make an extremely conscious effort to make everything in our lives & every moment together special! Not that it already isn't special & amazing, but if I just consciously make an effort to cut off work at 5pm and focus on us & our lives, it will be great! I'm talking - no social media after like...7pm lol no answering emails & no business calls. I'm turning off the office work and making special moments with my family & friends that we will cherish forever & ever from here on out & I couldn't be more excited about it.  


I'm starting by taking these steps:

- say special things towards people I know with intent & purpose 
- do special activities with my hubby, family and friends that will make memories & will cherish
- block out those around me with ugliness in their hearts & create room for more special-ness (I think I just created a new word lol) 
- inspire creative & special thoughts in the office 
- cultivate a special & lovely feeling in my home and workspace
- create a home for my husband & I that is special to us & full of love, every time we step foot inside
- recognize all of the special things that I am surrounded by and never take them for granted 
- know that I am special in God's eyes & He has the perfect plan for me 


Even though there are just a few more months left in 2013, I'm taking Ali’s One Little Word & going to keep “SPECIAL” in the forefront of my mind & display the word throughout all of my actions. I'm super excited - what word would you use to represent yourself for the year? 

xoxo 

Chandy