From “Abundant Lives: A Progressive Christian Ethic of Flourishing” by Amanda Udis-Kessler
By flourishing, I mean getting to have a good life. A flourishing life is not free of pain or difficulties, but it is also filled with joy, satisfaction, accomplishment, and contribution to the well-being of others. In such a life, we experience abundance, delight, meaning, fullness, and wholeness; our joy and gratitude then lead us to work toward the same thriving for other people and for the planet. Flourishing humanity is humanity at its best, and we can take the fullest advantage of our human capabilities when we flourish.