I hope you are enjoying your New Year's Day. We are quite the party animals. I'm pretty sure we were sound asleep by 10:15 last night. But to our credit, we started off the year with 9 hours of sleep which is a treat in our house. Thank you, Mr. Kyle.

I am 1 for 1 on my January Yoga challenge: 31 practices in 31 days. My studio was closed today so I went back to the studio I started yoga with 21 years ago. It was fun to do things a little differently to start the year off.

What's YOUR word going to be this year? If you just said "Huh?", read yesterday's blog and also below.

I have chosen the word "Challenge" for 2013 and am thinking about taking on a new challenge for each month of the year. Don't know for sure how this will play out, but it could be a "challenging" theme. I know, I know, don't I have enough "challenge" just being Kyle's mom? Yes and no. The self imposed challenges tweak routines and make life a little sweeter and more interesting, not to mention the growth that can happen during challenges. And when you choose  your own challenge (vs when life throws you one) you get to play at your edge rather than on the edge of the cliff.

The last two years  I posted this excerpt from Christine Kane's blog, it was so much fun hearing from readers about what they chose for their "One Word". Please let me know if you have picked one.  You inspire me!

Want to know a little more about how it works. Here's an explanation from Christine Kane's blog. Or, go to her website http://christinekane.com/word/

But then you read this blog. You decide to try it.

You sit with your clutter. You spend a few days pondering words that will inspire you. You realize in an “Ah-Ha!” moment that you tend to cling to lots of things. You’re scared to let go. So you choose the word “Release” because it inspires you in a bigger way than “Get organized.”

So, every time you approach your clutter you remind yourself of that word. “Release,” you say softly. You start to let the clutter go. Eventually, you realize that you’re still holding on to lots more than just physical clutter. You realize that you hold onto resentment at old relationships. “Release,” you remind yourself. You realize that holding on is affecting your diet and health. “Release” applies to some of the extra weight you’ve gained as well. Throughout the year, you can see clearly how much you hold on. “Release” is your touchstone. It grows you throughout the year. It becomes your guiding force, not your harsh standard.

  Your clutter became your teacher simply because you shifted your intent towards it. This wouldn’t have happened if you’d opted only to “Get Organized.”

What word to choose?

Many people know immediately which word resonates with them. For others, a little contemplation is required.

I’ve compiled a list of possible words below. As you read through them, see if one stands out for you." 

Compassion
Delight

Generosity

Effortlessness
Wealth                              
Gratitude
Abundance
Creativity
Willingness
Change
Growth
Freedom
Mastery
Kindness
Health
Presence
Acceptance
Courage
Confidence
Self-Love
Action
Forgiveness
Forgive
Release
Trust
Knowing
Patience
Friendship
Fun
Grace
Laughter
Love
Expansion
Exploration
Adventure
Openness
Discipline
Awe
Awareness
Risk
Gentleness
Choice
Spirit
Prayerfulness
Power
Allow
Artfulness
Attention
Beauty
Joy
Focus
Ritual
Heal
Order
Clarity
Pioneer
Peace
Laziness
No
Yes
Deliberateness
Commitment