Success And Stress
What creates success. And, what creates stress. There are times when the success we try and achieve creates unneccessary stress for us. We all have different definitions of success. And, at times, we are caught up with competition that is not healthy. The Webster's Dictionary defines "success" as follows: "accomplishment, achievement (a person or thing which succeeds)". Does success mean having money? Or, is it possessions? Or, is it job title? What does it mean to succeed? Find answers to these questions.It is a short and concise question that haunts many. Many people, don't set any goals for themselves and succeed at very little. Others, set goals that are unrealistic and then are let down when not achieved.
Ralph Waldo Emerson's revealing poem is the best defiintion of success that I have found. If we were all to succeed according to the poem, the world would be a better place to live. And, there would be less stress felt! We hope you enjoy this short poem which is full of concise wise words for you to reflect upon.
SUCCESS
Poet: Ralph Waldo Emerson
To laugh often and much;
To win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children;
To earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
To appreciate beauty,
To find the best in others,
To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch or a redeemed social condition;
To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived.
This is to have succeeded.