One Little Word??

[faerywings]

Should I do it??

I suck at these things. Bombed out on P365, P52, OLW..... every time I start them, I never get far. So this year I decided I was not even going to think about any of them. Blissfully ignoring all posts re: them. (Not ignoring *you* just the idea that I should participate.)

Until I got clobbered by my "word."

As many of you know, I am not having a "good week." In a bad head space. Then I saw this on FB

I reposted it since I was very grateful for the reminder. Hopped in the shower and got clobbered.

Hope.

Its the one thing I have. Sometimes it feels like the *only* thing I can hold onto. When Gary was having a really rough time in Nov. he said he had no hope. I replied with "Hope is all I have."

The last time I tried OLW, I chose Joy. But when you feel at the end of your rope, Joy doesn't cut it. It laughs in your face and makes you feel even worse.

Hope is all I have, good times and bad.

So. What do I do with this? Do I give it a shot and see where it takes me? Do I just tuck the word into my mind and let it hang there? Or make it more present? I don't want to "fail" again. Got enough of that feeling already! LOL

 

[LaurieW]

You are not a failure- I chose discover in 2011 and it was with me the entire year- I chose give last year and it left me pretty quickly, I am choosing change for my word this year. I am trying the OLW class, but I suck at staying with classes, so we shall see how it goes for me.

 

[Ellen]

how does this work? do you just choose one word and stick to that all year and find photos of what represents that word?

I'm more for variation:rofl: but still have not made my mind up.
I did start a Book of Me on At'c years ago but only got halfway. I'd like to do it again but now combining it with Art Journaling and in arch shape not asking much am I

that's quite a powerful message Chris.. hang it on the fridge so you see it every day and know that you're not alone in your battle

 

[dwsewbiz]

All I can say is HUGS Chris...do whatever feels good!

 

[whatnext]

Chris, don't add another "thing" you might feel like you HAVE to do. forget about it until there's room in your life.

 

[scrap-genie]

Chris, carry it with you but don't try to "DO" something specific with it. If you keep HOPE in mind it can manifest in surprising ways. As Phylis said, don't burden yourself with a task.

 

[Heather Prins]

I agree with P on this one. Just carry it with you. My word is faith this year and I choose to make my life simpler and not do the class and a lot of other things are going to be let go, too. I have faith that this is right for me right now. It certainly feels right.

 

[SharLamb]

Don't put any pressure on yourself...I'm in agreement with Phylis, and am speaking from age and experience.

Praying for you, my friend. (See my PM to you.)

 

[CindaA]

Wow Chris. I love this quote. We so needed it. While I don't think we are dealing with Lyme, my little man is still struggling with ongoing pain. Last night he was in a scary low spot.

Hold on to that hope and forget the challenge (we have enough of those IRL).

My word for the year is focus. I'm trying to focus on Jesus, on God's purpose for me, and what is important. I never do the P365 challenges and such. I have a hard enough time scrapping the pictures that I want to focus on.

 

[val]

you have HOPE, this message has POWER.
Joining the ladies, don't overloud yourself with MUST do stuff....

maybe just try to use this word in 1 or 2 LO per month ....

xoxo

v

 

[petey111]

I love Val's idea. Use it in one layout a month. My word (reflected in my journaling for the challenge this month) is realistic. Be realistic about it dear. You aren't always going to want to use it I the positive and you won't always feel like scrapping about it. Just do what you can!!! Love you babe.

 

[clarabear]

I'm with everyone else. Don't burden yourself and find practical ways to use your word and give yourself reminders. Like above...put it on your refrigerator. Put it on a post it note in your wallet. Keep post it notes with you and whenever you are inspired by hope write yourself a note or a quote and post it on your mirror or someplace you'll see it.

 

[faerywings]

See... this is why I had to run it past all of you first.

You really all help me keep things in perspective and stay grounded. Additionally, you just gave me tons of ideas on how to approach this that I hadn't focused on before.

I think what I am going to do is what all of you suggested- tuck it in my head and take it as it comes. When and if it feels like it needs to be brought out (Sara I still have to do your journaling challenge!!) , I will do that. But no pressure. Phyllis and Cinda are spot on-- there is enough pressure on me for things I have to do, why add more?

PS: Cinda- I know we had talked about your son's mycoplasma, but did you ask me a question that I didn';t answer? If I did, shoot me a PM or hit me over the head. I have a tendency to forget lots of stuff.

Love love LOVE all of you so much.Thank you for taking the time to give me honest feedback!!