“There is only one success-to be able to spend your life in your own way” – Christopher Morley
There is often talk of what makes a person successful. Usually it is based on material things like the kind of car you drive, the type of house you live in, what kind of clothes you wear, the kinds of vacations that you are able (or not able) to take, what you do for a living. Somehow, and sadly, the definition of success has largely become income dependent. Can you or can you NOT afford to do something. I am so incredibly thankful to have had people in my life who have shown me that success in life is how you define it. My success will look VERY different from yours, and you know what? That’s OK!!!! It’s supposed to be that way!
It’s easy to get caught up in seeing what people have, and believing that we are supposed to have those things, and if we don’t, then we are not as successful, or living life the way that we should be. I thank Yah for the clarity to be able to look past that and see how none of that stuff matters when you don’t feel good about yourself, or you feel empty at the end of the day. Some people are always searching for “that thing” that will make them feel like they’ve finally “made it”. My children have been the greatest blessing in my life because they allow me to see that I am a success in ways that I never would have imagined. Having children changes everyone in different ways, and mine have certainly changed me for the better. Because of them, I have accomplished feats that I might not otherwise have attempted, because I know that they are watching me. I know that I have to provide the example for them so that they will have no excuses about not pursuing what they love and working hard to get the things they desire.
Success looks like a lot of things to me, but mostly it has to do with happiness. Sounds cliche, and perhaps a bit corny, but at the end of the day, I want there to be happiness and love encompassing my life, and the path that I am on now is paving the way towards that goal. It all starts with my family. I have lots of reasons to be proud of myself and my children give me the confidence to push forward even when I may be apprehensive. I am proud of myself for being a champion for my children, and doing all things to ensure their safety (physical, mental and spiritual), happiness, and well being. They have reminded me that I am a lioness and I am a fierce protector of my cubs. The best feedback I get from them is random hugs and kisses and “Mommy, I love you SO much”. THAT is my success, and that is something that no one, and I do mean NO ONE, can EVER take away from me.
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