What is Success?

            The definition of success- 1) favorable outcome 2) gaining of wealth and fame 3) attain a desired object or end. -- Thanks Webster

But what is success to each and every one of us.  And what is it about being still and content that makes an individual happy?  Is it our generation that simply possesses this thirst?  The need for self-fulfillment  that perhaps other generations did not strive for.  Which leads to the reason why the word strive is in fact permanently etched in my body above my heart and below my left shoulder.  How can one strive and settle?

To me, settling can be a comfort that activates a person if the environment in fact inspires them.  8 simple, short hours of solitude in an open, welcoming, and expressive atmosphere opened my eyes to what I could be and how far I have truly come to settle for the mere beginning result.  How many people welcomed me, my differences and embraced them within hours...

I am so thankful to have the Uncles (or as they say Aunts) and Grandmother that I do.  These precious family members have gracefully helped me to overcome the obstacles that the rest of my family have weighed me down with.  They have handed me the faith that they housed when they were my age to encourage me to get out of here and pursue my goals...follow my heart and never back down.

As a result, we have found a gorgeous place, I accomplished something that I never foresaw possible today in itself and there is so much more to come.

My advice is...do not, NOT get caught up in a negative environment ridden with influences that made bad choices and only want to see you do the same.  GET OUT find you release and run with it.  Let that smile come to your face, find who you are, gather those inspirational, motivating individuals in your life and ENJOY.  :-) ;-) <3