One Little Word

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After much deliberation and flip-flopping I have finally decided on my "one little word" for 2011. The idea behind the "one little word" concept is to choose a word, just one word, to reflect upon, focus on, act upon, use as a guide througout the year.

I have participated in selecting one little word for the past two years. And I have to admit, it has been a very enlightening experience. Last year I chose "LIVE" as my word. And the previous year I chose "FREEDOM". Both words each year suited my outlook very well. And I'm thinking the one I have chosen for this year will as well.

I had two different words that I equally liked. For the past several days I have pondered on which would be the best fit for what I hope to accomplish or become this year. This is my word for 2011:

nur·ture

 [nur-cher] verb, -tured, -tur·ing, noun

–verb (used with object)

1.

to feed and protect: to nurture one's offspring.

2.

to support and encourage, as during the period of training ordevelopment; foster: to nurture promising musicians.

3.

to bring up; train; educate.

–noun

4.

rearing, upbringing, training, education, or the like.

5.

development: the nurture of young artists.

6.

something that nourishes; nourishment; food.

Here's my plan:

Nurture Myself: Take better care of my body, get more rest, grow spiritually.

Nurture My Family: Provide healthy meals, Be available to meet their needs and be attentive in doing so, provide love and encouragement, make our home a place of happiness and rest.

Nurture My Environment: Be better at recycling, shop locally, eat food grown in my garden, be more conscious about the products I use and buy, consume less.

So there it is. What is your "one little word"?