#yourcup

 Success is a very socially charged ideal. Unless true success is understood, and the gauge of its measurement clearly defined, its misinterpreted concepts have the capacity to send the seeker of its treasures down a perilous path of indignation and greed.  Once unreal expectations that typically suggest the acquisition of fiduciary windfalls reflect its measurement are erased from thought; only then can arguments be made that indeed, it is not judged on the wealth of coin, but, in the investment of spirit toward supportive ideals. I would like to highlight this point by using myself as the example.

I have struggled with the ideals of success, perhaps because of societal misconceptions reliant on what seemed an out-dated basis from which success should be measured; that of financial prosperity. This archaic extension in fiscal hyperbole manifested unrealistic perceptions on how I was to judge my own personal success. Indeed, whilst working in collusion with a lack of personal confidence that stunted emotional growth I was unable to believe in the value of my own self-worth.

Only when I started to understand my unrealistic perceptions on my worth as an individual and re-evaluated my own consciousness, including new found - yet familiar patterns of thought did insights begin to unveil themselves. Deciding to be the change my life that I wanted to see; my self-worth, my mothership, my soul, started to manifest bountiful wisdoms that as a rule, I try to live every day. This new-found self-worth started to manifest personal and emotional success from which now my spirit creates profit.

Self-worth is a denomination of currency we should all strive to earn and maintain. Self-worth is a phenomenal precursor earnt through sacrifice, its addition substantiates the investment in life and the lives of others. If you can find accomplishment in learning your self-worth, maintaining its existence and passing on its providence to others, I believe everything else will fall into place.

Self-worth also validates the notion of individuality; dictating that we all are diverse and unique creatures of divine destiny. We all can’t be Steve Jobs or Mother Teresa, and that’s okay. Rather than worrying about being a flamingo amongst a flock of pigeons; just be the best bloody pigeon you can be. Indeed, learn from those you look up to, take on board elements of their life that you identify with; but make your life your own.

Living your personal truth has a value that money can’t buy. So priceless are the riches provided by a true sense of accomplishment. At times perhaps, the only difficulty can be sustaining the belief that you are worthy. Allow validation of this perception, for this validation is a gentle reminder of your humility, indicating to its host, that your intent is true and as worthwhile as your life. Permit this reassurance to validate that you are on a path of selfless and self-filled valour; rather than a journey of the selfish.

Can I leave you with a reflection; some food for thought? Surely if one can travel through life knowing they are living their authentic truth and maintaining its presence through-out hardships and times of prosperity. Success can be found whilst trying and doing one’s best to enrich the lives of others. Success is the kind and gentle hand that reaches out to others regardless of the locale. Finally, purpose indeed fills the self with a powerful sense of success. Then with conviction can it be stated that one’s life is a success; full of practical and passionate purpose.

“Purpose is the profit from which success is measured”