The February assignment for One Little Word was to create monthly reflection cards. I decided to print the cards exactly as Ali had designed them. I think the grey color is perfect for my word, "Twinkle." I have chosen a collection of blue and green papers to accent this year's album. The color combination works well for me.
February ended on Friday and I finally finished the January intentions and my February assignments on January. I placed a collection of papers in the empty pockets, I may decide to change what I have done further on down the road, but for now, I am happy!
My actions were a bit harder to complete. I tried to commit to actions that would promote my ability to "twinkle" while allowing me to spread the "twinkle." I have a feeling I will add to my actions, but I had to start somewhere!
I had actually completed January assignments just before February 1st. Except for the Intentions page, my album was all set up. My intentions were hard. I stressed over them. I wrote them in pencil, erased and then re-wrote them. It was a mess.
And then I lost the good copy I had printed. Today I was determined to get my intentions done before I completed February's assignment!
Here it is:
Intellectual: looking for books that have strong female characters that could be "twinklers" or biographies of women who have "twinkled"...doing this as an attempt to visualize twinkling - manifest the twinkling!
Emotional: recognize when I start to spiral - do my best to focus on gratitude and all that I know to be good and going well. Hang out with people that are positive and do not get caught up in negative thought or worry.
Creative: finish organizing my space so that I do not carry the weight of disorganization and I am free to create. Complete projects to free up time to be more spontaneous with my creativity!
Relationships: I want to be sure that I let people know how much I appreciate their presence in my life. When things do not go as planned, during difficult conversations, approach my words and actions from a place of love.
Physical: despite physical pain I want to continue to pursue the life of a triathlete and allow my twinkle to inspire, motivate and suport others making the attempt to be athletic. I want to volunteer at events even if I choose not to participate so that I spread the "twinkle."
Today, without the February pages, this is what my One Little Word Album looks like:
Just like I did with page one, when I find two quotes that speak to me, I will include them under the photo and the explanation of why I chose twinkle. I just added the photo also. I picked this one because I am surrouned by all types of light, included the reflected light from fireworks. I feel like this is me "twinkling!"
Honestly, although it took me a while, I am happy that I took my time completing the January assignment. I am pleased with my intentions and declarations. Already I am feeling that "twinkle" really is the best choice for this year and the challenges that I anticipate.
