Thriving in Thirteen.

Thrive.

I have finally embraced a word, concept, direction for the year. I have felt so stuck and blasé for the past couple of years off and on or more "on" than I would like. It is time for a change. Can I change circumstances, people in my life, or outcomes by pronouncing a word? Of course not. Can I hope and pray for a life that sparkles thriving? Yes. Can I make choices daily based on whether or not that particular action would contribute toward thriving? Yes. Can I be intentional about hopes and goals despite the circumstances? Yes. We call that joy and fully living. They don't happen to us. We happen to them. 

(Definition below copied from Dictionary.com.)

thrive

 intransitive verb \ˈthrīv\

thrived or throve  thrived also thriv·en thriv·ing 

Definition of THRIVE

1

: to grow vigorously : flourish

2

: to gain in wealth or possessions : prosper

3

: to progress toward or realize a goal despite or because of circumstances —often used with on <thrives on conflict>

— thriv·er  noun

Examples of THRIVE

1. thrive

 with relatively little sunlight>

thrive

as a musical prodigy>

Origin of THRIVE

Middle English, from Old Norse thrīfask, probably reflexive ofthrīfa to grasp

First Known Use: 13th century

Related to THRIVE

Synonyms: burgeon (also bourgeon), flourish, prosper

Antonyms: fail