What constitutes success?A client once told me that if I wanted to be busy and successful at one of my clinics I mustn't do too well as others were likely not to like it, and in her words they might try to, "bring me down a peg or two!" How extraordinary!
Her warning, albeit said with the best of intentions, didn't swerve me away from doing my job to the absolute best of my ability.
Success has to be personal - how we gauge it and how we perceive it. Our culture, the society we live in, our parents, the significant adults in our life - none should be able to dictate what success means to us as unique individuals.
Shifting your awareness to your feet on the ground, using all your senses to engage in this moment, start to recall all the things (big and small) that you have done successfully.
Paying your bills on time.
Making a meal for friends.
Passing the Diploma.
Bringing up your children.
Fixing the shelf.
Being a good neighbour.
In some way, all of us have been successful - and are continuing to be so.
If your headmind has been "given" less than favourable input from the significant adults in your life, who may have told you you were a disappointment to them, a born loser, unsuccessful, whatever it was - let it go!
If you have not "succeeded" in their eyes - why does that matter? Their perception of success belongs to them. Be happy with your successes for you!
"If you want to be successful it's this simple. Know what you are doing. Love what you are doing. And believe it what you are doing"- Will Rogers
Heehee! Such a relevant post for me! My craft fair was a resounding success...but not in terms of selling items! I made £1.00 profit!! But felt completely elated at the end of the day, because after time to reflect I never have been surer of what it is i DO want to experience and invite into my life :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for your lovely comment :) Love you too! xx