Wednesday
WORD — by Diane, The
WISHING YOU LOVE
"From
success you
— Samuel Goldwyn
Success means a lot of different things to people. To many it means obtaining "things" or driving the most expensive car, living in the biggest house or going to the celebrity ball. It often is measured by what material objects they have collected or have in their possession. It might be tied into how much money they make each year… All exterior in nature.
I have met many very successful people over the years. Many looked and acted the part perfectly on
the outside. However, when you looked a
bit deeper, it was clear that all the money in the world couldn't buy them
love. They would try to convince me that
they had it "all" and their life was perfect. But true love was the
one thing that was always missing.
I have also known very genuine people who might not have all those material things society measures success with. But when you looked into their eyes and observed them from a distance, it was clear they had love within that poured outward. They are successful beyond measure because of the love in their lives.
Love doesn't come from what they own, drive or live in. It is the way they live their life, the way
they live from an authentic place; and that is evident by the means of whom
they are.
When we live from a place of love, it doesn't have to be expressed
toward one specific person or only our family.
It can be the reverence we show toward all of mankind. It can be our manner of dealing with all we
come in contact with, humans and animals alike.
When my coworkers tease me about "being the LOVE" it brings me back to a reality check and reminds me to come from a place of love when dealing with others… To come from a place of kindness and tolerance.
I am also able to see how much love I have in my life.
Often it comes in small surprises I could easily miss. Yet, other times it is huge and can sweep me
off my feet and often brings tears to my eyes.
It all boils down to my perception and my attitude.
How do you measure your success? My success isn't measured by how much I
have, money I make, or my possessions. I
measure my success by how well I express love and allow myself to be loved in
return.
Valentine's Day always brings up many feelings for me. Honestly, many aren't as happy as what others
may have. I recall not getting all
those cards in school and feeling a bit “less than." It wasn't a good feeling as a child and today
as an adult it still can be a tender spot.
The difference today is that I can choose
to be my own Valentine. I can do for
myself all those things that I would hope another would do for me. And the best part is... I won't be
disappointed, because I will get exactly what I desire.
With tomorrow being Valentine's Day, let me wish you Happy Valentine's Day!
How will you spend your day? Will you be with your sweetheart? Will you wish you were with a special someone? Will you be alone? Or will you be with the best Valentine - YOURSELF?
Whomever you are with, I wish you love and a happy heart.
— © Diane, The
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