Jan 2, 2011

Word of the Year 2011

I had a word several years ago it was constant.  I haven't done one since then I think 2007   but since I STILL think about that word. I thought I'd do it again.  I saw on my good friend Rachelle's blog she has the word Shine. That word is perfect for her. I saw my  Sharon's post about enjoying life no matter what is thrown at you.
I had been thinking about a word for a few weeks and well their posts just confirmed to me the word I want and that I want a word again to focus on this year. Ta da da da....
                               

–noun
1.
the emotion of great delight or happiness caused bysomething exceptionally good or satisfying; keen pleasure;elation
2.
a source or cause of keen pleasure or delight; something orsomeone greatly valued or appreciated
3.
the expression or display of glad feeling; festive gaiety.
4. 
a state of happiness or felicity.

verb (used without object)
5.
to feel joy; be glad; rejoice.

Also...


JOY

A condition of great happiness coming from righteous living. The purpose of mortal life is for all people to have joy (2 Ne. 2:22–25). A full joy will come only through Jesus Christ (John 15:11D&C 93:33–34101:36).

I  love this word.  I am very excited for it to be my focus this year.

5 comments:

Walt and Julie Johnson said...

What a wonderful idea! I love your word. And did you make those cupcakes? because they look like JOY to me!

Sarah Jarvis said...

I love it! What a great word and great focus for this new year! I might have to do this, too... Hope you had wonderful holidays and a great year ahead of you!

Diana said...

Thanks girls. I didn't make the cupcakes I just really loved the picture.

Robin said...

I think this is the perfect word for you this year! It will be so refreshing to find the joy in all aspects of life, big and small (like being an expert keys player in Rock Band! ;)). Looking forward to being even a small part of your joyful year!

rmt said...

JOY! I love it! This is the first time I've done the "Word of the Year" thing, and I am trying to embrace it!