Power Words to Ponder, a Contest
Win a $50 gift card for BOOKS or this amazing pen…
When trying to get an idea home it’s best to avoid meaningless adjectives. Instead, use words that evoke emotion, intrigue, or an image. I like to call these power words.
I’m so enthused by the power words concept that I’ve asked others about the word that holds the most power for them. For instance, I asked Tracy Doerr (fellow Blogathoner) and she said “mother” held the most power for her. I asked the same question on Twitter and another Blogathoner, Harry at Curious Rat, responded with “cookies.” On Facebook, Jana from Duo responded with “should.”
Now It’s Your Turn – Enter to Win
I’m inviting YOU to share your thoughts on power words. All you have to do is leave a comment saying which one word holds the most power for you and you will be entered to win the pen shown above (by Acme Studios, $33 value).
This pen is downright awesome. Not only does it resemble a no. 2 pencil, but it writes like fine wine tastes. I’ll choose three random prize winners on May 31 at noon (EST) and ship the pens off ASAP.
But Wait, There’s a BONUS Prize
I’d also like to know which word for the following five categories holds the most power for you. Of those who participate in this part of the contest, I’ll select one random contestant to receive a $50 gift certificate to Barnes and Noble (winner chosen May 31). Here are the categories:
1. Relationships
2. Food
3. Health
4. Nature
5. Shopping
To get everyone started I’ve left my six power words in the comments below. If you get stuck, type the first word that comes to mind. There are no wrong answers. Just let your creative juices flow.
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30 Responses so far
May 23rd, 2010 at 1:02 pm
Power word = Deliver
1. Relationships – Scream
2. Food – Heaping
3. Health – Deteriorate
4. Nature – Cultivate
5. Shopping – Maxed Out
May 23rd, 2010 at 1:35 pm
power word=intolerance
1.love
2. chocolate
3. cursed
4. preserve
5. hate
May 23rd, 2010 at 4:50 pm
1. authenticity
2. acceptance
3. dare
4. spiritual
5. beginnings
May 24th, 2010 at 7:52 am
power word: feed
1. Relationships: touch
2. Food: savor
3. Health: capable
4. Nature: tranquil
5. Shopping: curtail
May 24th, 2010 at 9:53 am
Fun contest!
1. Relationships: trust
2. Food: chocolate
3. Health: running
4. Nature: recharge
5. Shopping: exhausting
May 24th, 2010 at 11:50 am
1: Resentment
2: Steak (meat)
3: Drain
4: Alive
5: Crowd/crowded
May 24th, 2010 at 4:19 pm
My one power word would be hope.
1.Relationship: trust
2.Food: savor
3.Health:necessity
4.Nature: immensity
5.Shopping: waste
May 24th, 2010 at 4:39 pm
1. Relationships = friendship
2. Food=cake
3. Health=energy
4. Nature = travel
5. Shopping = sale
My power word is hope.
May 24th, 2010 at 8:13 pm
The word that holds the most power for me is:
BIKE. It’s the acronym that stands for what I teach to women in transition — How to find your: Best self; Inner strength; Killer instinct; Expressive voice. I developed the concept indirectly while riding a bicycle to get through a difficult divorce. It’s about taking obstacles and turning them into opportunities. It’s about forward movement. The BIKE has been my best friend ever since. I live by the BIKE.
The power words that come to mind when I think of the words on your list are as follows:
1. Relationships = communicate
2. Food = energize
3. Health = glow
4. Nature = spiritual
5. Shopping = money
May 25th, 2010 at 2:07 pm
Power Word=Patience
1. relationships
2.health
3.food
4.shopping
5.nature
May 25th, 2010 at 8:55 pm
Power Word: Grace
1. Relationships: insight
2. Food: omelette
3. Health: balance
4. Nature: stewardship
5. Shopping: sharing
May 27th, 2010 at 7:27 am
I’m changing my power word –> Coffee.
1. Relationships: support
2. Food: coffee (as seen above)
3. Health: invigorate
4. Nature: fresh
5. Shopping: hooky
May 27th, 2010 at 7:28 am
The Big One: Love
1. Love (above) and Faith
2. Sizzling
3. Longevity
4. Thunderclap
5. Convenience
May 27th, 2010 at 7:34 am
Power Word: Dreamer
1. Relationships: loyalty
2. Food: spicy
3. Health: goal
4. Nature: future
5. Shopping: debt
May 27th, 2010 at 7:40 am
Hello!
Power word: Dream. I love and enjoy day dreaming. I love it when I have interesting dreams in my sleep, it’s like watching a drama. I have a dream that I want to realise, and I’m working hard and getting motivated to realise it. I love the meanings of dream can be so different.
1. Relationships: Love.
2. Food: Hunger.
3. Health: Sports.
4. Nature: Green
5. Shopping: Malls
BTW, such an expensive pen!
May 27th, 2010 at 7:46 am
1. Relationships – love
2. Food – pizza
3. Health – life
4. Nature – green
5. Shopping – money
My power word is “action.”
May 27th, 2010 at 8:04 am
When I think of power words I always think of verbs. Strong action verbs that move a sentence and reflect the fleeting time of life and our quest to find the purpose in it. John 3:16 comes to mind. So here are my power words:
1.Created (Us)
2. Loved (Us)
3. Sacrificed (All)
4. Conquered (Death)
5. Provided (Everlasting Life)
(Man, I sound like some Baptist preacher but hey that’s how I was feeling today. Amazed and full of praise.)
May 27th, 2010 at 9:44 am
Love – it encompasses so much!
1. Relationships: Patience
2. Food: Taste
3. Health: Life
4. Nature: Beauty
5. Shopping: Fun
May 27th, 2010 at 10:12 am
This was a fun little project.
Power Word = Believe
Relationships = commitment
Food = fresh
Health = breath
Nature = ethereal
Shopping = sale
May 27th, 2010 at 10:19 am
Power word = Lead (as in “lead by example”, not “lead pencil”)
Relationships = bond
Food = hearty
Health = vital
Nature = forest
Shopping = fit
May 27th, 2010 at 10:24 am
Power word: hope
1. Relationships: communicate
2. Food: delicious
3. Health: balance
4. Nature: peace
5. Shopping: materialistic
Finding the precise word is always so difficult.
May 27th, 2010 at 4:57 pm
Power word: dream
1. Relationships: roller-coaster
2. Food: easy
3. Health: necessity
4. Nature: God
5. Shopping: joy
May 27th, 2010 at 5:25 pm
NON-Toxic, that’s real power word for me right now …
May 27th, 2010 at 5:55 pm
Power Word(s?): creative-goddess
a. Relationship: juicy
b: Food: grand
c: Health: rosiness
d: Nature: moon/woods
5. Shopping: splendid
May 28th, 2010 at 7:33 am
Power word: faith
1. Relationships: hope
2. Food: comfort
3. Health: strength
4. Nature: serenity
5. Shopping: frustration
May 28th, 2010 at 7:46 am
I think what i believe a power word is depends on the day and the time and what’s going on in my life. Right now, as we pound down the last two weeks before my son’s bar mitzvah, my power word (or phrase) is June 13 — the day it’s all over.
In your categories:
1. relationships — compromise
2. food — unadulterated
3. health — serenity
4. nature — saltspray
5. shopping — stressful
May 28th, 2010 at 7:55 am
Power word: share
1. Relationships: growth
2. Food: home
3. Health: vitality
4. Nature: green
5. Shopping: exhaustion
May 29th, 2010 at 6:34 pm
Power word = twit!
1. Relationships – conversations
2. Food – comfort
3. Health – wellness
4. Nature – inspiring
5. Shopping – excitement
May 31st, 2010 at 10:58 am
Sorry I missed the deadline in all the holiday craziness, Sarah. I think this was a great idea and am putting my words on here just for fun.
Power word: risk
1. Relationships — betrayal
2. Food — mint
3. Health — climbing
4. Nature — peace
5. Shopping — headache
June 1st, 2010 at 12:23 am
I missed the deadline but there is no harm in sharing the words that hold the most power for me (~_^).
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Power Word: Justice
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1. Relationships: Fervour
2. Food: Sustenance
3. Health: Essence
4. Nature: Esoteric
5. Shopping: Expediency
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