Questions
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions
What is The Word Bowl?
A free daily practice. You draw one word from the bowl, then read its meaning, another way of seeing it, how it shows up in relationships, and a question to sit with. Go deeper opens the full page for that word, with how it lives in an ordinary day and a line to carry with you.
Can I choose a category?
Yes. On the homepage, choose a path (Inner life, Love, Work, Purpose or Everyday) and the bowl will only offer words from that theme. Or just tap the bowl and let it choose from all of them.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
It's completely free, and there's nothing to sign up for. The words you've drawn are kept in My words, saved only on your own device.
Is The Word Bowl religious?
No. Some reflections draw on ideas shared by mindfulness and contemplative traditions — presence, patience, letting go — but the bowl is for anyone, of any belief or none.
How should I use my word?
However feels right. Some people read it with their morning coffee, some write about it in a journal, some share it with someone who needs it. There's no wrong way.
Can I choose a word for the year?
Yes. Many people choose one word to guide their year instead of making resolutions. Visit Word of the Year to draw yours, with a short guide on how to choose, and read more about your word once it is revealed.
What happens when I vote on a word?
Your thumbs up or down is counted anonymously, so you can see how the word landed with others. Only the word, the vote and the time are recorded — nothing about you.