order [ˈɔːdə]

order [ˈɔːdə]

noun 

1. a state in which all components or elements are arranged logically, comprehensibly, or naturally  2. a peaceful or harmonious condition… 

verb

1. (to arrange, regulate, or dispose (articles) in their proper places 

adjective  "in order" 

1.  in sequence  2.  properly arranged  3.  appropriate or fitting

I have thought extensively about my Word of the Year for 2012 and have been struggling to choose between"order" and "flexibility."  

flex·i·ble   [ˈflɛksɪb^əl]  

adjective 

1.  Responsive to change; adaptable

While they initially seemed to me to be mutually exclusive, I eventually realized that one actually lends itself to the other. If I have order in all aspects of my life (mind, health, home, etc) then I will have the ability to be flexible without throwing my life into chaos.

I've had much deeper thoughts on the subject, but this is all I can get on paper at the moment.  Perhaps I should start working on ordering my mind first...

Cheers!