I've been thinking the last few days about; my current job situation, my future job situation, my life, my husband, my family, and my friends. It was deep man, deep. But what really got me thinking was, what is it to me to feel successful? What defines us a success.. The whole thought started when having a conversation with my friend Debra last week. Her mother once asked her "What makes you feel rich?" my answer to my mother would have been "Cocaine and male strippers." because I'm witty that way. Debra's answer was of course different. I started thinking about what makes me rich and I realised that 10 years ago I would have answered "Ramen Noodles everyday." 8 years ago I would have answered "Fresh food in the fridge." now, "A nice dinner out in a slightly pricy restaurant every other month". My answers have changed as my financial stability has improved. But that is what makes me feel rich. What about success?
The Husband and I were at a friend's birthday party on the weekend and we met a lot of people who were "successful". Lawyers, company owners, software developers: all seemingly successful in their careers. One couple we met had played golf earlier that day, the Husband and I had played Mario Kart Wii. The interesting thing about it all, is that it just doesn't matter where you are on that scale. Besides being unceremoniously fired and usurped (I was, oh I was) I actually feel successful. I may never be famous, I may never be rich, I will never be a princess (dammit) but by golly I think I've done pretty well for myself. Why do we judge success solely on career aspirations? Most likely because it is a tangible thing to compare.. But can we not be successful in things like Beer Pong? High heel wearing? Motherhood? (author's note: I know nothing about motherhood, I believe you're a success if the kid moves out at 18 and doesn't wear other people's skin as a hobby). I'm going to celebrate the little successes in my life and focus on what can only be the start of something amazing and new.
At this stage, I feel like I have lined up all the pieces on the board and I am just waiting for the right move. It's your turn universe, move that damn piece!
Happy Wednesday!
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How do you have time for all this pondering when Ferrari's Australian GP full load/pace is in question??? Sheesh!
ReplyDeleteTova, I'm glad to hear that you are taking things in stride! Everything will work out, I am sure. That stupid Universe can sure be slow sometimes, though. Stupid dum-dum head.
ReplyDeleteI don't believe success can be measured just through our career, unless that is really all we aspire to. Life is so much more than that, as you say. Maybe I say this because I've never had a job I liked, although I've had jobs I was good at. Was I successful? Nah, not the right kind of success for me.
ReplyDeleteCelebrate those little successes, because you are amazing. And the Universe will come through! (I think maybe even for us!)
Luvbeers- I didn't hear about this!
ReplyDeleteZoe- Thanks!
Globalgal- You were a good nurse :)