One Little Word for 2012

Tonight is New Year's Eve, I sit at home with the loves of my life, my children.  We watched movies, had cupcakes and ice cream, played wii, made shrinky dinks.  It was simple and fun.  I also made a list.  40 before 40.   Forty things I want to accomplish before I turn 40 (at the end of 2012).  Finding 40 obtainable things was quite challenging.  I'm not ready to publish my list, but parts shall surface in time.  I also chose my One Little Word for 2012, the word I will focus on.  THRIVE is my word.
thrive   [thrahyv] 

orthriv·en  [thriv-uhn]  Show IPA, thriv·ing.

1.

to prosper; be fortunate or successful.

2.

to grow or develop vigorously; flourish: The children thrived inthe country.

Words that were considered but not chosen were...

Flourish (close! but too over the top)

Succeed (too materialistic)

Success

Triumph (Too victorious)

I am facing a lot of changes in 2012, none will be easy.  When I picture Thrive in my head I picture lush gardens, beauty, nature, health, green, survival.  Success to me is not money and power, that's not what I am driven by. Success to me is the pursuit of contentment, happiness, and peace.   The words in the above definition I am influenced by are the grow and develop vigorously.  I need to hit the ground running, failing is not an option.  Thrive is my new life goal.  

I will be working thrive into my artwork and my daily life and plan to share that with you here.  I want my art to thrive as much as my life.  Live what you Love.  I want my children to thrive.  I want my economic situation to thrive, not in terms of acquiring goods or filling a bank account, but in terms of survival.  Making ends meet.  


I started a Pinterest Board to fill with inspirations if you'd like to follow along.

Happy New Year!
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