defining success is matter of personal perspective and right now these lines that I came across, made me feel good about myself and gave me the best mental boost I needed at this time:)..here goes..“To listen to stars and birds, to babes and sages, with an open heart; To appreciate beauty; To seek elegance rather than luxury; To live content with small means; To study hard, think quietly, talk gently, act frankly; 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 bear all cheerfully, do all bravely, never in a hurry; To find the best in others; To give of oneself without the slightest thought of return; To leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a rescued soul, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition; To play with enthusiasm and sing with exaltation; To laugh often and much; To know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded… to have filled my niche and accomplished all my tasks; leaving this world better than I found it.”
