The Power of One

"The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do."- Thomas Jefferson 

As you know, we kicked off the month by asking you to celebrate your word all month long for the One Word Project, and that you have.  Many of you have chosen your words and showed us how you celebrate those words with the photos you've added to our One Word Project Flickr pool and let me just say, they're pretty darned awesome.  Correction: you're pretty darned awesome.  

So inspired I was by your words and photos, that with the help of some friends, I put together a One Word video to share with all of you.  If you haven't found just the right word for you yet, then maybe this lovely little video will inspire you.  And even if you already have a word, may you be as moved as I am by all the collective love of the beautiful women that contributed to the making of this video.  Because, like you, they're pretty darned awesome, too.  

In honor of our One Word Project, the always lovely Stacy De La Rosa of Bella Wish Jewelry (and contributor to the video!) is giving away one custom made, hand stamped, sterling silver pendant with your word for 2012! For your chance to win, leave a comment telling us what your word is for 2012 no later than tomorrow, January 25th, midnight PST. 

Comments

[Chelsea]

You did such a wonderful job Chris! Amazing to think of everyone focusing on these little words to better themselves their lives, their photography, etc. My word is START.

[LaurieW]

My word for this year is GIVE

[Cheryl]

Love is my word...it's the most powerful and engaging word...Love what I do and who I have become.

[Shawnee]

My word is "stand", as in "Stand in your space and know you are there." Or stand for what I believe- what I want. I love this blog, this idea, and this prize.

[Dianna in Alabama]

Wonderful and inspirational video! Thank you!
'Cherish, every single second of life, the good, the bad, all of it! make every second count for every second is a gift from God.

[LizV]

CELEBRATE! That's MY word. Last year's was "heal." I saw healing in relationships, in deep grief, in my body. I can't wait to see what this year holds. Life. Relationships. Art. Who knows...
Thanks for the inspiration!

[Susan R]

Love the video. My word for 2012 is EMERGE.

[Andrea]

Beautiful video! My word in this year of change is POSSIBLE

[Natalie]

My word is DREAM and I'm already working on achieving them this year!

[stefanie renee]

Connect is my 2012 word...love the video Chris - truly and utterly beautiful!
xxx

[lorene royer]

Love this video! I had selected the word VICTORY! for my word for 2012 (we do this in my Bible study group!

[joey]

I have never had a word before this year. In just a few weeks it has made such a difference. I have four little boys and a hard working husband. There isn't always enough of me to go around. I keep in mind that my biggest job right now is to NURTURE.

[Heather b]

Empowered. But here's the thing - I took a picture for the video snd then convinced myself it wasn't good enough. Guess ther is a reason to choose empowered!

[Jeri Taira]

Linger. I've learned to slow down enough to find the simple joys and discover the small wonders. Now, I need to follow the joy of it all, stop, and linger in it. Linger, until I'm full enough to overflow and give it away...yeah...Linger.

[samantha]

Beautiful video!
my word is... me.

[Dwan]

Love the video! My word is : Reflect

[Laura]

Amazing video, Chris! I love. love. love it! My word is "grow"!

[Jennifer Hagedorn Dizon]

My word is COURAGE ♥ http://www.flickr.com/photos/jendizon/6634691565/in/set-72157628715065659/
Thank you for this beautiful video and for all the wonderful energy and inspiration here at Shutter Sisters! :-)

[Sarah L]

My word is DELIGHT. Because I want to focus less on 'goals' and more on noticing the important moments.

[Jo]

My fabulous word for 2012 is FLOURISH, and what a nice way to always remind yourself of your word and keep striving.

[Brandi Marie]

Loved the video! My word...

rebirth.

[Becs]

What a fabulous video. I'm having a bit of a blah day and it has really lifted my spirits, thank you. My word for 2012 is grow.

[Denise]

Chris, this is just gorgeous. In the midst of another crazy day, it made me stop and just be...thankful. I'm book marking this repeated viewing! :) hugs...Denise

[Lisa Robinson]

My word is RUBICON. It speaks to big changes I'm taking on this year.

[Kathy Weeks]

My word is INTENTIONAL. Thanks for the chance to win!

[Susan S.]

Beautiful video! As a worrier attempting to reform, my word for this year is EASE.

[Erika (gashuttergirl)]

I have been struggling with finding my word this year. I started to think it was GROW, but LESS has been really speaking to me more lately. Thanks for the opportunity at a great giveaway.

[Sherry]

Thank you for this post and this giveaway. My word for the year is "Certainty."

[Stacey]

Love this video and the music - the lyrics are PERFECT!
My word for the year is BELIEVE.

[Joey Lienert]

Change is my word for 2012 (or for as long as it needs to be!)

[Shannon]

My word is BELIEVE.

Believe in myself.
Believe in my body.
Believe in my family.
Believe in my world.
Believe that everything will be ok.

[marym74]

Mine is BECOME. As I am now in my mid 50's, I have found myself needing to re-invent parts of my lifeSo Become is my word for 2012.
Mary

[Angie]

Super lovely video.

My word is "More". http://seeingthruthelens-angie.blogspot.com/2012/01/more.html

Angie :)

[Robin]

My word is CHARITY, as in paying it forward!

[melissa]

My word for 2012 is EASE

[Jerri]

Such a feel-good video! My word is PROMISE.

[anastasia]

I have struggled with this for a while, not because I didn't have a word, but because I couldn't narrow it down...but I finally realized this year is about
DEVOTION
to my god
to my family
to my husband
to my art
to myself
I will practice DEVOTION

[Lindsay Drya]

Soooo inspiring, thank you!!
My word is 'Unconditional' (- love)

Lindsay

[MaryLovesLucy]

Grace... my word for 2012 is Grace.

[damiec]

that was so incredibly moving, beautiful and inspirational
so much good intention put out into the world
it makes you feel absolutely anything is possible

my word is risk

[Sue McB]

So many great inspirational words, and a lovely way of showing them. I'm not the only one who chose it, but my word for this year is FOCUS - in life, on friends and family, on me, on what I do, with my camera......it will see me through the year and make it a good one.

[Leona Parks]

Inspirational video!

My word for the year is JOY! (finding it in all things!)

[Laura BC]

My word is enjoy.

[Kathy Winter]

Embrace! ( Embrace change, Embrace the moment, Embrace the feeling, etc)

[Krista]

More... My word is MORE

[leaca]

Loved this. Thank you so much for including me it was fun to see my word, CHALLENGE, among all those fabulous images. Some just made me smile, others made me say awwwww.

Thank you for putting this together.

[Lyn]

my word is "enough" ~ described in detail here... :)

http://lynlepre.typepad.com/lifeinpajamas/2012/01/1312.html

[Patricia]

My word for 2012 is CONNECT.

[melissa]

thank you for this exquisite offering. my word...ease.

[janel]

embrace
a
new
beginning
every
day!