The desire to succeed
is the surest path to failure.
The intent to find peace
in whatever comes
is more likely to manifest
positive results.
But you won’t care about results,
so it doesn’t matter if you are seen
as a success or failure.
If it does, you’ll know you’re
still on the success/failure path.
Perhaps you will succeed.
Perhaps you will fail.
Perhaps you’ll miss out
on all the little gifts
that make life so sublime.
Or not.
Trail Wood,
10/27
Defining Success
The cosmos, in its infinite wisdom, does not define success as we often do. Within its vast expanse, every moment, every event, is but a blip, a fleeting instance in the grand cosmic play. Our human tendency to label experiences as successes or failures is but a manifestation of our need for validation.
The Trap of Achievement
Our quest for success often blinds us to the beauty of the journey. In the relentless pursuit of achievement, we may find ourselves lost, straying from the path of true contentment. Every step we take in the direction of our desires might inadvertently lead us further away from inner peace.
Finding Peace
True success lies not in external accolades but in internal tranquility. When we relinquish our need for validation and embrace the ebb and flow of existence, we discover a wellspring of joy that lies beyond the confines of societal definitions.
Detaching from Outcomes
To be untethered from the desire for specific outcomes is a profound freedom. By allowing ourselves to simply be, without expectation, we open up to the myriad gifts that life presents in its whimsical ways. It is in this detachment that we find the true essence of success, one that is not defined by achievement but by contentment.
Embracing the Cosmic Dance
Life is a delicate dance of moments, each holding its unique magic. By letting go of rigid definitions of success and failure, we become attuned to the subtle symphony of the universe, finding joy in the unexpected and peace in the present.
Summary
In the vast cosmic expanse, the human constructs of success and failure are mere illusions. True success is found in contentment and peace, in being present and embracing life’s gifts without attachment to outcomes. When we let go of societal definitions and expectations, we open ourselves to the whimsical dance of the universe and the myriad joys it holds.
Glossarium
- Contentment: A state of inner peace and satisfaction, irrespective of external circumstances.
- Validation: The act of seeking external approval or recognition.
- Detachment: The state of being free from the pull of desires and outcomes.
“Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.” – Winston S. Churchill
Stars above, earth below,
In this dance, we ebb and flow.
Neither success nor defeat to chase,
Finding joy in the cosmic embrace.
How might we further explore the whimsical realms of success and what it truly means to our collective essence?
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