Laughter

Amanda from South Africa would like to see more Laughter in the world.

"If we could all learn to laugh at ourselves a bit more and take life a little less seriously then our lives, and the world, might run more smoothly"

Merry Christmas to everyone....and here's to a bright and wonderful 2010....may you all see more of the things in your own life and the world, that you would like to see.

Let's have a bit more Commonsense in the world!

When I was on the Fourth Plinth in Trafalgar Square reading out the 94 words people had sent to me, one of the words which cropped up quite frequently ( sent by different people) was

COMMONSENSE

This quality is something we could do with a whole lot more of. When political correctness is taken too far, when the government decides, as they have, to make children's authors such as Philip Pullman (author of "His Dark Materials") be vetted and put on a register before they can go into schools to read and discuss ideas with children, then commonsense has been abandoned. Visiting authors never spend time alone with children as the class teacher is always present. Philip Pullman has refused to register - it's not the £64 registration fee that he's angry about, but the principle of the thing. And if volunteers working with children are obliged to do the same, there will be a lack of volunteers just as there will be a lack of authors and other interesting speakers and helpers.

Who loses out? The children. The ratio of paedophiles to genuine volunteers who offer to work with children is likely to be minimal, and whilst no-one would want to expose their child to this risk, the use of commonsense by parents, teachers, group leaders and government ministers could be applied.

Consideration

Jenny, from Scotland, UK, would like to see more
consideration in the world.

Generosity

Michael, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
generosity in the world.

Understanding

Linda, from Lancashire, UK, would like to see more
understanding in the world.

Peace

Ann, from Lincoln, UK, would like to see more
peace in the world.

Tolerance

Brian, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
tolerance in the world.

Understanding

Caroline, from Scotland, UK, would like to see more
understanding in the world.

Compassion

Jan, from Devon, UK, would like to see more
compassion in the world.

Harmony

Jenny, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
harmony in the world.

Responsibility

Cat, from Middlesex, UK, would like to see more
responsibility in the world.

Respect

Karen, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
respect in the world.

Love

Terry, from London, UK, would like to see more
love in the world.

Empathy

Iris, from Buckinghamshire, UK, would like to see more
empathy in the world.

Healing

Angela, from London, UK, would like to see more
healing in the world.

Peace

Susan, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
peace in the world.

Commonsense

Sue, from Surrey, UK, would like to see more
commonsense in the world.

Tolerance

Mary, from Lincoln, UK, would like to see more
tolerance in the world.

Respect

Terry, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
respect in the world.

Acceptance

Marilyn, from Sussex, UK, would like to see more
acceptance in the world.

Courage

Yvonne, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
courage in the world.

Wine

Gail, from Houston, Texas, would like to see more
wine in the world.

Love

Kerstin, from Oxford, UK, would like to see more
love in the world.

Compassion

Beryl, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
compassion in the world.

Honesty

Jennifer, from London, UK, would like to see more
honesty in the world.

Patience

Jane, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
patience in the world.

Compassion

Sally, from Lincoln, UK, would like to see more
compassion in the world.

Respect

David, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
respect in the world.

Understanding

Suzanne, from Cambridge, UK, would like to see more
understanding in the world.

Health

Jackie, from Essex, UK, would like to see more
health in the world.

Consideration

Adam, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
consideration in the world.

Tolerance

Deike, from London, UK, would like to see more
tolerance in the world.

Understanding

Abigail, from Bedfordshire, UK, would like to see more
understanding in the world.

Love

Jane, from Cumbria, UK, would like to see more
love in the world.

Inclusiveness

Joyce, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
inclusiveness in the world.

Openness

Ghislaine, from Suffolk, UK, would like to see more
openness in the world.

Altruism

Ian, from Bedford, UK, would like to see more
altruism in the world.

Charity

Janet, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
charity in the world.

Neighbourliness

Joyce, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
neighbourliness in the world.

Respect

Juliana, from Scotland, UK, would like to see more
respect in the world.

Peace

June, from Lincoln, UK, would like to see more
peace in the world.

Transparency

Kate, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
transparency in the world.

Caring

Lesley, from Berkshire, UK, would like to see more
caring in the world.

Love

Malcolm, from Wirral, UK, would like to see more
love in the world.

Understanding

Yvonne, from London, UK, would like to see more
understanding in the world.

Serenity

Barry, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
serenity in the world because
serenity is a symptom of deep self-understanding and a strong connection with the essence of all things, leading to wisdom-in-action.

[Pictured angel is at Rheims cathedral, France.]

Commonsense

Barbara, from Lincoln, UK, would like to see more
commonsense in the world.

Open-mindedness

Matt, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
open-mindedness in the world.

Sharing

Hazel, from London, UK, would like to see more
sharing in the world.

Enthusiasm

Bethan, from Bedford, UK, would like to see more
enthusiasm in the world.

Charity

Alf, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
charity in the world.

Acceptance

Elly, from Wirral, UK, would like to see more
acceptance in the world.

Friendship

Jane, from Scotland, UK, would like to see more
friendship in the world.

Tolerance

Sue, from Sussex, UK, would like to see more
tolerance in the world.

Love

Christine, from Lincoln, UK, would like to see more
love in the world.

Kindness

Patrizia, from Modica, Sicily, would like to see more
kindness in the world because
I think it is so often forgotten in a busy world.

Greenness

Tom, from London, UK, would like to see more
greenness in the world
to protect our planet and everything that lives on it.

Respect

David, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
respect in the world.

Acceptance

David, from Scotland, UK, would like to see more
acceptance in the world.

Peace

Vera, age 89, from Bedford, UK, would like to see more
peace in the world.

Empathy

Gloria, from British Columbia, Canada, would like to see more
empathy in the world.

Selflessness

Richard, from Wirral, UK, would like to see more
selflessness in the world.

Happiness

Jennifer, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
happiness in the world.

Friendship

Geraldine, from Yorkshire, UK, would like to see more
friendship in the world.

Love

Virginia, from London, UK, would like to see more
love in the world.

Harmony

Suzanne, from Scotland, UK, would like to see more
harmony in the world.

Discernment

Rosemary, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
discernment in the world.

Hope

Carolyn, from Surrey, UK, would like to see more
hope in the world.

Education

Maylis, from Texas, USA, would like to see more
education in the world.

Respect

Sandra, from Lancashire, UK, would like to see more
respect in the world.

Simplicity

Lisa, from London, UK, would like to see more
simplicity in the world.

Authenticity

Sarah, from Wirral, UK, would like to see more
authenticity in the world.

Kindness

Trish, from Wales, UK, would like to see more
kindness in the world.

Contentment

Graham, from Oxfordshire, UK, would like to see more
contentment in the world.

Loyalty

Olivia, age 11, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
loyalty in the world.

Understanding

Barbara, from France, would like to see more
understanding in the world.

Goodwill

Wendy, from Devon, UK, would like to see more
goodwill in the world.

Artists

Pam, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
artists in the world.

Trust

Sue, from Wales, UK, would like to see more
trust in the world.

Equality

Laura, from Lincoln, UK, would like to see more
equality in the world.

Health

Hugh, from Texas, USA, would like to see more
health in the world.

Giving

Simon, from Middlesex, UK, would like to see more
giving in the world.

Commonsense

Denys, age 89, from Wirral, UK, would like to see more
commonsense in the world.

Responsibility

Claire, from Picardy, France, would like to see more
responsibility in the world.

Friendship

Sophie, age 10, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
friendship in the world.

Generosity

Sue, from London, UK, would like to see more
generosity in the world.

Humility

Kathryn, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
humility in the world.

Goodwill

Diane, from Arizona, USA, would like to see more
goodwill in the world.

Peace

David, from Lincoln, UK, would like to see more
peace in the world.

Empathy

John, from British Columbia, Canada, would like to see more
empathy in the world.

Gratitude

Andy, from Scotland, UK, would like to see more
gratitude in the world.

Truth

Will, from Glastonbury, UK, would like to see more
truth in the world because
t.r.u.t.h. = the real understanding that heals.

Love

Celia, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
love in the world.

Courage

Anne, from Belgium, would like to see more
courage in the world.

Integrity

Geraldine, from Middlesex, UK, would like to see more
integrity in the world.

Enlightenment

Pauline, from Australia, would like to see more
enlightenment in the world.

Hope

Maggie, from Gloucestershire, UK would like to see more
hope in the world.

Space

Little Miss, from Houston, Texas, would like to see more
space in the world.

Little Miss's mother had given this word on behalf of the rapidly growing baby in her womb. Joyce H showed this word on the plinth, shortly before learning that Little Miss had achieved more space, being born as granddaughter Madeleine in Houston! Houston is, of course, control centre of the NASA Space programme.

First-time grandmother on the plinth

Joyce H became a grandmother during her time on the plinth.

If you watch the recording (on the One and Other website) you can see her becoming rather excited and jumping up and down when she received the news that she was a grandmother for the first time.

Here is her new granddaughter, Madeleine, soon after she was born in Houston, Texas.

Commonsense

Tom, from Cheshire, UK, would like to see more
commonsense in the world.

Justice

Ysoline, age 9, from France, would like to see more
justice in the world.

Understanding

Nellie, age 96, from Lincoln, UK would like to see more
understanding in the world.

94 Words

In her hour on the plinth, Joyce H gave voice to 86 of the 94 words she had received from family and friends. Here is a selection; they will be published individually on the blog.

Don't forget you can send in your own word (use the comments box or email in1word@ymail.com)

- your word
- your name
- your location (region, country)
- and say - in one sentence - why you have chosen this word.

The Last Eight Words

Joyce H ran out of time and could not display the last 8 words; here they are. We will post the originators of these words, with their location, on this blog shortly.

See the Hour of '1 words' on the Fourth Plinth

See the recording of Joyce H's 'in1word hour' on the Fourth Plinth on 3rd August at 3pm at http://www.oneandother.co.uk/participants/Joyce_H

Here's Joyce in the One and Other T-Shirt.

About " In One Word"

Welcome!

This is a blog for everyone, everywhere.

Inspired by Antony Gormley's "One&Other" Fourth Plinth project in Trafalgar Square, London you are invited to send in ONE Word saying what you would like to see more of in the world.

Please send (using the comments box or email in1word@ymail.com)

- your word
- your name
- your location (region, country)
- and say - in one sentence - why you have chosen this word

Your word will appear on this blog and you are invited to tune in to the live screening of One&Other on Monday 3rd August at 3.00 p.m. local time in London, when up to 100 words already contributed by people from around the world, will be read and displayed on the Fourth Plinth.

Take a look - join in - send us your word!