True Meaning of Success

If one were to base their definition of a successful person on what is seen and heard in advertising, movies, television, etc, not very many of us would feel like a success.   I prefer to base my level of success on a writing by Ralph Waldo Emerson.  If I go by the following, it would seem I am doing alright!

This has been on my refrigerator since the day I found it, and I refer to it often in order to keep out the noise from the world that wants me to feel like a failure.  So next time you are doubting whether or not you matter, compare yourself to Emerson's definition of success, not that of society.

Detour on My Journey

 Well, after almost three years away from the workplace, I started a temporary position about two weeks ago.  Due to my husband's work hours being down and my need for a different car, it seemed the only rational way to deal with current issues.  I have to admit it was a bit serendipitous that about the same time I started looking for either a very part time position or a temporary situation, an eye clinic posted an ad looking for some one to cover a maternity leave.  So while I drag my feet every day I go, I am at the same time grateful to be doing some thing I know and also know it won't be forever.  At least I didn't end up working at McDonalds or housekeeping at a motel.  Not that I look down on these places of employment at all; it's just not the place for me.

I am keenly aware of how nice it was to get up every day with the knowledge that I was in control of my choices.  Now when I have a day off, I cherish every single moment.  I love being able to go back to bed since I am an early riser.  I love having time to read or work outside in the garden.  I love doing things at my own pace.

Slowly I am getting back in the groove of doing things in the evening or morning before I leave.  So far I have still been able to put my clothes on the line before I go to work; just have to check the weather to make sure they won't get soaked.  

Right now three months seems like a long time, but in my life experience I know it will come and go very quickly and hopefully I can be back doing what I love the most.

Thought for the day:  I put all my genius into life, I put only my talent into my works.  Oscar Wilde