Tuesday, June 13, 2017

SUCCESS

What do you call success?  We all have a different definition I am sure.

Success is so many things to me, and really none of them have anything to do with money.
I truly believe you can be a successful person if you just live life right - be respectful, happy, loving, caring, sharing, spiritual, etc..
Some of the richest people I know (monetarily) are the least successful in my book.  The almighty dollar has become their God, their friend, their lover, their life.  That is sad.


I saw this on FB a while back - and it really sums up success to me.
The one thing I disagree with - IS these things are not "little things".  They are huge.  If we have these 10 things in our life, we are far, far richer than millions of people on this planet.

I know we are all working hard at providing a good life for our families in many ways.  Gardening, preserving, frugal shopping/living, making do, recycling, re-purposing, sharing, bartering, being good stewards of all we have..........................these are the wonders of success!


I pray each day and I know He listens and answers.
I have family and friends.
I have a wonderful caring/sharing community, in my life, from all over the world, thanks to computers.
I have health.
I have shelter, food, and drink.
I HAVE ENOUGH!!!!!
I AM RICH - in so many ways!!!!

G and I used to have a standard conversation on Sunday mornings when we played the lottery.  He would say "'are we rich yet?" - My response every time was "we already are".


WHAT IS SUCCESS TO YOU?
I somehow bet we are all pretty close to being on the same page with this one!
Like minds do tend to think alike.
Blessings my friends.

10 comments:

  1. Thanks for the wisdom. It's all in how you look at it. Have a great night!

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    1. Yes, everyone has a different viewpoint.
      Blessings

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  2. Such great words of wisdom. Thank you for sharing. A positive attitude is a great way to look at life.

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    1. If I didn't try to keep a positive attitude I would be a mess.
      Life is what we make it.
      have a great one.

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  3. so so True thanks for posting this Cheryl!

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    1. Your welcome.
      It just hit home when I saw it.
      Have a good day

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  4. Love this post! A great reminder for life.

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    1. Yes it is. I think sometimes we all take so much for granted - that we need a reminder of what is truly important.
      Blessings my friend

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  5. I right there with you my friend! My family and I are rich in all the ways that really matter.

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    1. I am glad to hear it. We ALL have so much to be thankful for.
      I know I just need reminders once in a while

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