“The journey in between what you once were and who you are becoming is where the dance of life really takes place.” Dr. Barbara de Angelis
When I was younger, I always considered success as a destination where I would arrive once I had checked off my ever-expanding list of things I wanted to accomplish. In high school, I became particularly focused on this list where I benchmarked the major things I planned to achieve and the associated time it would take me. After graduating with honours, getting the scholarships, finishing university, landing a coveted job, getting married, getting a better job, buying a home, having my first child, having the second child three years later, buying a bigger home, and returning to school for my graduate degree (deep breath), I came to the stark realization that I was not happy!!
On this 38th day before my next birthday, I admit to having learned an important lesson: Success is in the journey, not the destination. To add to this knowledge, I believe that each and every day along this journey is worth celebrating. And I do! Good news is floating all around me! I am overflowing with happiness as my friends and family celebrate the blessings and successes in their lives. It is so wonderful to see that people around me have learned this lesson already :)
Right now, there is something to celebrate in your life. Reward yourself for what you have accomplished. You made it to today, and that is worth celebrating!
Embrace 40!
Lisa
When I was younger, I always considered success as a destination where I would arrive once I had checked off my ever-expanding list of things I wanted to accomplish. In high school, I became particularly focused on this list where I benchmarked the major things I planned to achieve and the associated time it would take me. After graduating with honours, getting the scholarships, finishing university, landing a coveted job, getting married, getting a better job, buying a home, having my first child, having the second child three years later, buying a bigger home, and returning to school for my graduate degree (deep breath), I came to the stark realization that I was not happy!!
On this 38th day before my next birthday, I admit to having learned an important lesson: Success is in the journey, not the destination. To add to this knowledge, I believe that each and every day along this journey is worth celebrating. And I do! Good news is floating all around me! I am overflowing with happiness as my friends and family celebrate the blessings and successes in their lives. It is so wonderful to see that people around me have learned this lesson already :)
Right now, there is something to celebrate in your life. Reward yourself for what you have accomplished. You made it to today, and that is worth celebrating!
Embrace 40!
Lisa
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