Mmmmmmmm. Nice. Prosper. Delicious word, isn´t it? A positive "be better off" thing that leads to a "feel better" situation. I want that.
It kept coming up from different sources.
The investigation part began, starting by the definition:
1.- To be fortunate or successful, especially in terms of one's finances; thrive.
2.- to thrive, succeed, etc., or cause to thrive, succeed, etc. in a healthy way
So I can use it for me AND others? This word is getting better and better.
It is a verb, an action word. Looking forn synonyms I found: succed (looking forward to this), advance (good compass), progress (ditto), thrive (sounds awesome), make it, flower, get on, do well, flourish, bloom (another good compass: does this make me bloom?), make good (easy to see and measure), be fortunate, grow rich (need to find a way).
Being the Scy-Fi fan that I am "Prosper" became "Live long and prosper", which coming from Mr. Spock, half over analytical Vulcan and half emotional human ( any resemblance to real persons, living or dead, well ... why deny it ;) ) seemed so fit.Related words to "prosper": luxuraiate, overgrow, proliferate, shoot up, germinate, root, sprout, bloom, flower, fruit, produce, propagete, regenerate, seed.
All those tie to the "roots and wings" concept that was a close second.
13 comments:
Sounds like a great word for you Paula.
Wishing you all the very best for 2014.
Toni xx
What a wonderful, multipurpose word. It could refer to so many things. All the best of prosperity for 2014.
Hi Paula, until I read your article I had decided that my word for 2014 was "believe" as I have problems having faith or believing in anything.
I think from now on I will change it to prosper because it encompasses everything I wanted to achieve with "believe" and much more. I also love the related words propagate and regenerate.
Wishing you a prosperous New Year :_)
This is really great! :)
Happy 2014!
Hi Paula -
I loved reading about your word for 2014 and the expansiveness (and humor) you brought to it. Wonderful, positive energy to bring to the New Year - and I appreciate your sharing it with us.
Now, I am going to think about what word/energy I want to carry with me. Thank you!
Best,
Paula
I love that you linked your word to Spock!! I will never forget now. I have to think about my word....this is a fun theme for the year.
Happy New Year Paula!
PROSPER is a word that's in my vocabulary this year - more so than last year. :)
I can't wait to dig right in and make it happen! :)
May your prosper in all aspects of your life. Wish you a wonderful 2014. I chose Joy as my word this year!
I love the word of the year. Prosper. :-) Happy New Year!
Thanks for your continuous support Toni!
That´s what I loved about it Francene, all the positive connections.
Liliana, embrace your prosperity and bloom!
Thanks Sophie. :)
Loved the concept of carrying energy Paula. Words have "vibes" to them.
Brandi, my kids have started making the Vulcan sign when I come back home. Lol!
Bonnie, I can fully accept "prosper" now. I was afraid of it before.
Thank you Suzy! Joy is so positive too.
Happy New Year to you too!
Great word! I didn't have one until today when I was reading One Thousand Gifts by Ann Voskamp--I think mine will be Thanksgiving.
Yes Paula, that is a really great word for all of us I think.
I have never had a word of the year but I think I will think of one now
Sue
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What a perfect word!
My word for 2014 is "realize".
Wishing you all of the best in 2014! I think it will be a wonderful year!
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