What to "Be"?
I was never one of those people who knew what they wanted to be when they grew up. Though I always have admired people who did. I pondered many things, but in the end I have been content to be a good wife and mother. I have a wonderful life. I love my family, I have a job that I enjoy and it affords me the freedom to be a mother first and creative at the same time. I love to garden and it is satisfying seeing it grow into the place I had envisioned.
Some wouldn't be content with this I suppose. Some people seek success. But what is success? Fame and fortune? I have never been a seeker of a spotlight. When I rode horses I never entered a show. My garden has never been on a garden tour. I do things because of passion. Obsession maybe? Or is obsession and passion one in the same?
At the end of the day I think I am successful at being"Be". That's what I am now that I am grown up.
Some wouldn't be content with this I suppose. Some people seek success. But what is success? Fame and fortune? I have never been a seeker of a spotlight. When I rode horses I never entered a show. My garden has never been on a garden tour. I do things because of passion. Obsession maybe? Or is obsession and passion one in the same?
At the end of the day I think I am successful at being"Be". That's what I am now that I am grown up.
posted by Sandy at 8:54 PM
10 Comments:
It sounds to me like you have definitely achieved personal success for you. It's an interesting question - "What is success?" I will have to give some thought to that question.
For me succes is when I lead a happy and content life and do the things I do with passion, like you said you do, and beeing able to enjoy life is important. In my eyes, if the way you live is satisfying for you, you have succeeded!
I agree with your definition Carol. Success does mean different things to different people.
I think success is enjoying what you have chose to do with your life-as simple as that.
At one time I wanted to be a early childhood teacher, but after spending time in a classroom when my son was little I decided it wasn't for me.
I stay home, did a little selling on eBay. Now if Martha Stewart needed a replacement....LOL
Hi Tami
I garden for work and I still enjoy it as a hobby but I might not if I worked fulltime. I guess if it is under your own terms and doesn't cause alot of stress it could work.
Hi Dianne, maybe you should try to get on her apprentice show. It would be cool to work for Martha!
Good for you Tami. It is nice to be in a job that you enjoy!
I've been out of the blogging world too long. You are very philosophical today. I think you are very successful. Money isn't everything when you don't have inner peace and contentment. What more could you ask for, health, happiness and a great family that loves you unconditionally.
If you feel fulfilled they that is all that matters.
I agree Sylvana.
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