How I Happily and Positively Redefined Success

“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome.” ~ Booker T. Washington

What does success mean to you? Can you truly ever measure success? Does great deal of real estate, big houses, pots of money…..mean Success?

To the world success means money, power, or fame. The dictionary even defines it as the attainment of wealth, favor, or eminence. That is the way that I defined it for most of my(clueless) life. To me, success always had a lot to do with the house I lived in, the car I drove and the clothes I wore. Yes, I used to be the walking Gucci, Nina Ricci, Christian Dior & Ralph Lauren brands rolled in one. Continue reading “How I Happily and Positively Redefined Success”

Simple Ways to Have New Beginnings Everyday ~ Raoka

Every day is a new beginning. Treat it that way. Stay away from what might have been, and look at what can be.

New Beginnings have this amazing butterfly effect on me. On focusing on New Beginnings in January, I couldn’t help but think of how the turn of this date from 2010 to 2011 is so so new. It is, in all ways a new year, a new chance, a new experience, a new Beginning…which holds potential to so much more. Continue reading “Simple Ways to Have New Beginnings Everyday ~ Raoka”

Are You Accepting Your Fate or Creating A Destiny?-Readers Q&A

“Dreams are like stars…you may never touch them, but if you follow them they will lead you to your destiny.”

Claire from United Kingdom asks a very intriguing question this week, which I will attempt to answer.

Her question: Do I follow my fate or can I change my own destiny? Whats the difference between fate and destiny?

My Answer: One of the primary tasks we all face is deciding whether to follow the path fate has in store for us or working on manifesting our potential and living up to our destiny. Continue reading “Are You Accepting Your Fate or Creating A Destiny?-Readers Q&A”