![]() While it’s possible for the plant to grow under the former conditions, and it probably will survive, treated so, it’s much more likely to flourish under the latter conditions. Thriving versus surviving is like the difference between sticking a plant on a shelf, watering it occasionally, and hoping for the best - and placing it near a window, regularly watering it, periodically adding some plant food to the soil, and pruning it when necessary. “Thriving” has become a cultural buzzword, as we often hear the question, “Are you just surviving … or are you thriving?” The history of the word makes sense, in this context, allowing us to rephrase the question: are you just surviving in your own life, letting life happen to you … or are you seizing your life, living actively, purposefully, and courageously? “Thrive” derives from an old Norse word, “thrifa,” meaning to seize or grasp. ![]() What does it mean to thrive and flourish, anyway? Both words refer to continuous progress and growth. “My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive … and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style.” Maya Angelou Surviving is Important. This is the season for getting outdoors, reconnecting with friends and family, and trying new things … all ways to thrive in your own life. In this Leap Forward Coaching newsletter we discuss how to Flourish and Thrive … which seems just a little easier to do when the weather is warm and the air fresh. But they have … and just as the earth wakes up with longer days and warmer weather, so do we. ![]() For a while it felt the air might never warm and the trees might not bud. At last spring and nearly summer have arrived. ![]()
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