Today is February 1st. I guess it is time to finally complete the January assignments for my One Little Word class. A part of the problem is that the suggested materials were just not available to me and I was having a difficult time deciding how to handle the assignments within the parameters of what I had available. So, this is what I did.
For the first page of my album I cut down and 8.5 x 11 page protector, used the awesome blue sparkle cardstock to present my word for the year. I love the silver on the blue sparkles. It is all very twinkly!
Because the very first page is actually 1/2 a page, you can see the second page when you open the album.
I guess, without really realizing it, I have chosen twinkle lights as my symbol for my one little word. It sort of just happened but it really is very appropriate.
My word, Twinkle, means to shine with a flickering or sparkling light; an intermittant radiance, and to appear bright with merriment.
Synonyms for my word include: scintillate, glitter, glimmer, shimmer, sparkle and glisten.
The quote I chose to share is from Marilyn Monroe: We are all of us STARS and we deserve to TWINKLE.
There are two 4 x 3 pockets, one under each of the first two pages and I am going to place additional quotes or pictures in those pockets.
The back of the first page includes the journaling of my reasons for chosing my word:
The truth is, this word chose me. I tried to avoid it, chose a more "meanngful" word, but "Twinkle" kept showing up in the most bizarre places. I liken "twinkle" to shine, but shine is too much - in your face - give me sunglasses. Twinkle says it's okay to radiate - to gow from within - and to share inner joy. When people see me, especially my family, I want them to see someone who feels blessed and is generally happy. I do not want them to see someone weighted down. This year, I want to "twinkle."
The last page I have completed, at this point, includes the journaling resonding to the prompts presented in the January assignments. I don't want to bore you with all of my thoughts but I thought I would share my more/less journaling.
MORE/LESS
more exuberance, less worry
more light, less weight
more joy, less guilt
more smiles, less frowns
more inner warmth,
being more open to experience the lighter side of things
more awareness
more giving and caring
There is still one more assignment that I need to complete, specifically my intentions for the year as they relate to my word.
This morning, bright and early, the February assignments showed up in my inbox. I am excited about the prospect of living with "twinkle" throughout this year and I am looking forward to increasing my mindfulness.
One Little Word is a class/workshop offered by Ali Edwards. You can check out her blog here and the class information here.
