One Little Word 2014 - FOCUS

Today is the first day of February, and we are already in our New Year of 2014. This is the fourth that I am joining Ali Edwards for the One Little Word project. My words for the past years were "Consider This", "Grow" "Create" and this year "Focus". FOCUS Initially I thought of developing a keen focus on details and following through on task. Eliminating multitasking and really being in the moment. This involved me getting strict on myself and forcing purpose and progress on my to do list. When I think of focus now as using tools to help assist me in widening my view or idea of life, task, work, my children, and my family it allows me to grow in new ways. As I began to dig deeper and really look at my word, I discovered that the tools used to focus, such as a camera, telescope, magnifying glass, reading glasses, bring a different element to what I see and what my eyes are drawn to. Here's the definition: fo·cus noun \ˈfō-kəs\ : a subject that is being discussed or studied : the subject on which people's attention is focused : a main purpose or interest : a point at which rays (as of light, heat, or sound) converge or from which they diverge or appear to diverge; specifically : the point where the geometrical lines or their prolongations conforming to the rays diverging from or converging toward another point intersect and give rise to an image after reflection by a mirror or refraction by a lens or optical system b : a point of convergence of a beam of particles (as electrons) 2a : focal length b : adjustment for distinct vision; also : the area that may be seen distinctly or resolved into a clear image c : a state or condition permitting clear perception or understanding d : direction 6c 3: one of the fixed points that with the corresponding directrix defines a conic section 4: a localized area of disease or the chief site of a generalized disease or infection 5a : a center of activity, attraction, or attention b : a point of concentration 6: the place of origin of an earthquake or moonquake 7: directed attention : emphasis — fo·cus·less \-ləs\ adjective — in focus : having or giving the proper sharpness of outline due to good focusing — out of focus : not in focus Focus. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster.com. Retrieved February 1, 2014, from http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/focus The boldface parts of the definition stand out for me, and reallly speak to my ideas of being focused. join me in my journey this year as I unpack the word snad discover what it means to my daily work and activities. Happy New Year, Kelly