Success MeDefined

Success has been defined as achieving a measured and intended outcome according to standards of society. Not, of course I’m different. My success lies in the fact that I have learned that I do not have to redefine who I am for anyone (including me) but to share who I am with the world around me. Believe it or not that includes the good and the not so good events that were an intricate part of the creation and development of me “for I was fearfully and wonderfully made” (KJV). A portion of my success lies in the lives of the two jewels I was given to nurture to their adulthood. My eldest jewel jolted me into this reality when I thought my success was in the achievement of the doctorate and being the first in my family to do so. In my mind, three degrees did not seem to suffice my quest for true success. While I was stressing on what to do and stressing everyone around me, she asked me the question that would alter my thinking of success. She said, “Momma what would having Dr. on your name do for or give you that you don’t already have? You have earned the respect of the people around you and those who come in contact with you. You know how to enjoy laughter and love and there are so many people who really love you?” Now, that question caused me to reflect and search my decision to not spend another dollar or another day of my time doing something that I knew was not in my heart of hearts to do. My success is because God first loved me, I have learned to love myself; therefore, because I love myself I can share that love with those who allow me the opportunity to be a part of their lives. The success of me getting to this point has truly been a journey and a very interesting one at that. It is so amazing how everyone has had a part in allowing my growth toward success. Thanks Yall