What's Your ONE Word?

ASK AND YOU SHALL RECEIVE

I've decided to commit to 
ONE WORD for 2015.
My WORD is ASK.
What does that mean?
Enlighten yourself and go to http://getoneword.com/ 

The theory behind One Word is simple: Every year people commit to New Year Resolutions they rarely keep. Sometimes their goals are so numerous and/or lofty they can't get out of the starting blocks and fail miserably, feeling more miserable about themselves!  Subsequently, their New Year Resolution has been flushed down the toilet by Valentines Day. If you don't believe me, go to the gym in January: It's a MOB SCENE! Go back mid February. The gym is practically empty & it's apparent that New Year Resolutions don't work!

ONE WORD is just that...ONE WORD.  It's also a great option to that New Year Resolution you can't/won't keep! The chosen 'WORD' encompasses the entire year. Your focus, in all areas of your life, will be that ONE WORD!!  Ok, let's get down to a better understanding. Imagine if you chose 'Patience' as your Word. You decide the goal for the year is to be more patient with everything. How the Word PATIENCE  applies in your life looks something like this:

Someone cuts you off in traffic. Your typical M.O. is to lay on the horn and perhaps flip someone the proverbial bird. But since your word is PATIENCE you can simply exhale and smile. You happily resume control of the wheel and accelerate the gas.  In that case, your Word 'patience' worked. 

It sounds all fine and dandy but then the hard part begins and be warned, you will be challenged! Let's just say, it won't be all positive, regardless of the word you choose! If your Word is patience, don't be surprised if you find yourself at the airport with a 4 hour flight delay ...or worse... sitting in a traffic jam unable to move and the closest public restroom is an empty water bottle in your car. That's all I'm saying...

Here's more to the concept if you truly want it to work for you....
When the ONE WORD arrives; either by your choice or through signs from the Universe, you post the WORD everywhere so it's a constant reminder. You then share it with the coolest, non judgmental people in your life who love you regardless. This way you stay the course and remain accountable to the Word.
Tip from C (aka, me!):
You CAN choose your Word but it's better to get quiet and let the WORD choose you.

How the Word ASK found me? It wasn't as easy as I thought it would be.  I read the info on the One Word  website and followed the instructions like a trooper. Then I completed a simple 4 day ONE WORD Lesson Plan on You Version. Ironically, with all this focused intention, The WORD was not coming to me! Dozens of words were running through my brain but nothing stuck; nothing felt like it was for me at this time. After a few days, I decided to let it go. Then, as luck would have it 'the Divine' presented a situation in my life which forced me pause and reflect. If you truly want personal growth in your life you can't ignore these situations. They land in your life on purpose!! If we can deal with these situations rather than brush them under the carpet, we can then begin to walk our predestined life path eventually leading to OUR PURPOSE!

During this recent situation, I decided to reach out to a girlfriend who would clearly have the answer I needed. I premeditated the back and forth ping pong match; my questions, her insights. Then, before I made the call it hit me...
WHY AM I ASKING FOR HELP FROM SOMEONE WHO IS AS LOST AS I AM? 

Not to waste another moment  I got quiet...real quiet.  It's amazing what you begin to hear when it's just you and your inner voices. I decided to ask God for help. NIRVANA!! Within minutes a calm realization crept over me.... All I need to do, in all things, is ASK.

That's how the Word ASK found me. Through a life 'speed bump'. ..finally surrendering and ASKING GOD for the answer to my situation. As I move forward into the year, I plan to ASK for what I need...whether it be help, support, directions, a recipe for fish tacos, divine guidance or simply reply with a question rather than becoming defensive ! Ask, ask, ask and you shall receive, receive receive!

Lastly, while I was C-Searching, I found a great article on ASKING. Perhaps the article and the ONE WORD concept will help as you embark on this New Year!

Peace and Blessings!
Celeste