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W H A T I R E A L L Y W A N T I S ................

Success-How Do We Measure It?

By Debbie Storms

REAMS, WHAT ARE THEY MADE OF? “Success is liking yourself, liking what lead from inside, then you can find true
DGrandiosity, riches, mansions, and you do, and liking how you do it.” Your happiness. Expressing gratitude will
finding your prince charming? Well, we personal core values define who you are. teach you to focus on what you have and
all are not Meagan Markle, right? So do People who consistently maintain not on what you don’t have. The more
we just want more possessions and are a sense of gratitude report a number that you look, the more you will find.
those true measurements of success? of personal benefits: physically, emo- You will become inspired to be your best
Is the desire for more, what is blinding tionally, and spiritually. The measures of self. Then you can form your life sculpt-
us from what we already have--and success that go beyond money and pow- ed by your own true happiness.
should already be grateful for. Counting er have been told to be our gratefulness Having gratitude despite the ups
your blessing will change your life. An for; well-being, wisdom, wonder, and and downs of your circumstances and
attitude of gratitude is a choice for today. giving. We have all been given so much finding contentment in either circum-
Don’t wait for your happiness to come that we take for granted. With our use stance will bestow richness into your life.
tomorrow, celebrate this day. of things such as wonder and giving, we It is with gratitude that life becomes rich.
I say, roll out your own red carpet! ought to be as generous as possible. Then you are lead to a life, filled with
Follow your path with an open heart We should be measuring the heart happiness, that is reaping the benefits of
because it will lead you to feelings of ex- and soul of humanity, rather than weigh- your most successful life.
treme gratitude. Bringing goodness into ing the material items in our lives. The “Be thankful for what you have; you’ll
your life will keep you in harmony with heart and soul of humanity are internal end up having more. If you concentrate
yourself. If you can make the best of how and not external in nature. Therefore, on what you don’t have, you will never,
things turn out then you are on your way success is not a thing, but a process. ever have enough.” Oprah Winfrey
to having a successful life. Greater contentment comes your way How do you measure success? Don’t
The key to really living for yourself with more actively and passionately fear to look at what you already have.
is learning how to grasp the awareness engaging in life. As it has been said, life is Expressing gratitude is the only path to
that you are enough. This begins with a journey, not a destination. finding what you really want.
you; your happiness is an inside job. Suc- Walk your own red carpet that is
cess is not bestowed upon us by others. focused on your passions, and your soul Debbie Storms
Instead, we feel it from within. The great will blossom. Allow yourself and others dstorms88@gmail.com
Maya Angelou’s take on success was, the freedom to be who they are. If you

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