Word of the Year 2013 - UP!

Well, I'm not so good with resolutions, and that's why I really like a word instead. Last year I chose the word "LOVE".  I didn't spend time thinking of it, it just showed UP. 

This year, my word is "UP".  Again, I didn't think about it, it just came out of my mouth without thought.  Wait a minute, that didn't sound right.  What I am trying to say is that I think you often get a more creative answer when you don't overthink it.  

So you think 'UP' is a simple word with a short meaning?  I did, until I looked it UP.  Mirriam Webster says it means




1 a(1) : in or into a higher position or level; (2) : from beneath the ground or water to the surface (3) : from below the horizon (4) :upstream (5) : in or into an upright position (sit up); especially : out of bed

b : upward from the ground or surface (pull up a daisy);c : so as to expose a particular surface
2: with greater intensity 3 a : in or into a better or more advanced state
b : at an end (your time is up)
c : in or into a state of greater intensity or excitement
d : to or at a greater speed, rate, or amount (prices went up);
e : in a continual sequence : in continuance from a point or to a point (from third grade up);
4 a (1) : into existence, evidence, prominence, or prevalence(2) : into operation or practical form
b : into consideration or attention (bring up for discussion)
5: into possession or custody
6 a : entirely, completely (button up your coat)b: —used as an intensifier (clean up the house)
7: in or into storage 
8 a : so as to arrive or approach
b : in a direction conventionally the opposite of down: (1) :to windward (2) : northward (3) : to or at the top(It actually goes on and on, this is just an excerpt.)

Did you know such a small word could mean so much? I like that it means 

"with greater intensity"

"a better more advanced state"

"into a great state of excitement"

"into existence"

"to the top"

It even has spiritual meanings-
"Look up for your redemption draws nigh."

So may you live life UP!

with greater intensity (don't just exist but fully LIVE)

with more excitement (start each day happy to be alive)

may you reach for the stars (follow your dreams)

may your creativity soar (use your God-given talents).

P.S. 

(For you English teachers out there, I know that you are not supposed to end a sentence with a preposition, but what's UP with that?)