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6/28/2015

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Despite popular belief "the one with the most toys..." does not win.
Not every achievement, possession, statement, event is a measure of a person's worth. Seriously, there is no universal rule book stating that you have to posses the most shiny things, be the prettiest or most intelligent to succeed. 

I am not defined by the number of awards I have received or the total sum of the money I posses.  I gain nothing by demeaning someone because they have or have done less than me.  Nor do I measure any of my fellow earth dwellers by the size of their diamonds or the size of their homes.  

I do not believe that material things alone bring happiness.

Don't misunderstand me, I'm not saying that happiness cannot be achieved with all of the fancy things.  I'll be the first to admit that my air conditioning unit makes me happy, less cranky.  (As does CAWFEE, bubbles & hugs.)   

What I am saying, is that even a person who has none of the material trappings which main stream society deems "important" can still be happy & successful.  

Many times I have encountered individuals who will instantly look dismiss me the minute they learn that I do not have a college degree.  Or turn their noses up at me when I pull up in my dirty, (teenager abused) old minivan.

I have been told, many times that because I do not have a traditional job (blech!), earn a regular (or any kind of) paycheck, that I am not successful.  That because I still don't know what I want to be when I "grow up" (what is so wrong with Toys R Us kid?), that I am scatter brained & lack ambition or drive.   That I can never consider myself a success because I don't have that expensive piece of paper saying I drove myself into debt for an education I wasn't ready for.

What I have never heard, except from myself, is that I am successful.  

I am a relatively intelligent (I can use the cawfee maker unsupervised) woman.  I have accepted who I was, acknowledged who I am, realized who I want to be & am working to better myself every day.  

I have friends, who while not necessarily living in the same state or in some instances the same country, love, support & cheer me on at all times.  I have family, both inherited & chosen, who will comfort me & make me laugh when I need it.  

I have people who love & accept me unconditionally.  I am able to give love, laughter, support, tears, encouragement & praise in a never ending flow of bubbles & hugs.  This to me is the true measure of success.  

******The preceding was merely a rant stating my opinions/reactions based on comments I have overheard both in the past & recently.  If you don't like them, you are more than welcome to not visit my blog again or keep your opinion to yourself.  As I said, this was a rant & not meant for debate.******

Btw, didja notice the new cover pic for the blog page?  It's the finished project from one of my previous posts.  Told ya I'd post a pic.  

Until later m'luvs...Aloha hugs,

-Clare



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    Aloha my name is Clare! My main job title is Mom, but I'm also an artist, crafter, avid experimental cook & occasional rabid baker. I live in Idaho with my husband & two sons (the "we" or "us" part of this website), but was raised in Hawaii. Feel free to explore our pages as we grow & change.  Mahalo! (Thank you)


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