One Word exercises are to be used as meditations.  Simply, sit with the word.  Think about its meanings.  Research the word.  Reflect upon how you and others use it.  These exercises are based on the belief that we can contribute to the world by reflecting upon the words we use reflect how we positions ourselves in the world.  In the words of a Hindu prophet... 

when we sew our thoughts we reap our language;
when we sew our language we reap action;
sewing our actions we reap our habits;
sewing our habits we reap our character;
when we sew our character we reap our destiny.

Can one word change the world?