THRIVE to 85!
Moving Forward Toward Improved Life Circumstances!
I am currently 66 years old, and 67 is getting closer by the day. It is on the near horizon.
When I retired almost two years ago, I came up with the slogan, “THRIVE to 85!” I want to do my best to live into and up to that slogan.
Not too long ago, I read the book Think Forward to Thrive by Jennice Vilhauer. That book was instrumental in helping me not only develop the slogan, “THRIVE to 85!,” but also gave me some good insights and ideas about how to do that.
I thought I would share a few of those with you in today’s blog post.
“Thriving is defined as a dynamic state of growth and of moving forward toward improved life circumstances.”
“Thriving is about constantly feeling you can grow, move forward, and improve your life circumstances.”
“By now, we know that the present moment is where we create the future.”
“Maintaining good friendships is an activity with a very high thrive value.”
When I think about “thriving to 85,” most of my focus is on my physical well-being. However, I especially appreciate this last quote because I am so thankful to God for the relationships and friendships in my life. They give me the greatest motivation to press forward physically toward greater vitality and a longer life!
It really doesn’t matter how old you are - ”THRIVING” is a good goal. It is worthwhile to think about what it means for you to thrive. One key aspect of this is thinking about your preferred future. What future are you seeking to create for yourself and for those you love?
I remember cellist Pablo Casals was asked why he still practiced 4 hours per day at age 92. He answered, “Becasue I think I’m making progress.”