Open

Open. That is my One Little Word for 2011.

The past couple years I have joined many, who choose a word for themselves for the year. A word to reflect upon, focus on, and learn from. This year I am taking Ali Edwards, One Little Word, online class at Big Picture Classes, as a way to explore my word more fully. So far, I'm really enjoying it. The class assignments are simple, but rewarding. I am already learning more about myself and why my word is my word.

Here's a little look at my first couple pages.

The quote above really struck me. It describes how I want to live ... without fear and to pass on what I have learned. I love that I found this quote shortly after church on Sunday. The message was on Luke 8, in which Jesus tells the parable of the sower. I want to have a heart that is open and full of good soil. I want my heart to be ready to receive the Seed, let it sink in, and blossom.

Part of the class assignment for February is to explore my word through the lens on my camera, to "cultivate an awareness of my word in the world of photos". I have already taken a few photos and my eyes are open and seeing more and more of all that is open around me. I'm loving it. Can't wait to share them with you soon.

Have you chosen your One Little Word for 2011? I'd love to hear what it is.