I found this new blog. The site is http://www.lifehack.org. The topic was “20 Signs You’re Succeeding In Life Even If You Don’t Feel Like You Are”. I think there was some keen insight into these and I wanted to share them.

1. Your relationships are less dramatic than they used to be.
2. You are not afraid to ask for help and support any more.
3. You have raised your standards.
4. You let go of things that don’t make you feel good.
5. You have moments where you appreciate who you see in the mirror.
6. You have learned that setbacks and failure are part of self-growth.
7. You have a support system that includes people who would do anything for you.
8. You don’t complain much.
9. You can celebrate others’ successes.
10. You have passions that you pursue.
11. You have things to look forward to.
12. You have goals that have come true.
13. You have empathy for others.
14. You love deeply and open yourself up to be loved by others.
15. You refuse to be be a victim.
16. You don’t care what other people think.
17. You always look on the bright side.
18. You accept what you can’t change.
19. You change what you can.
20. You are happy.

What would you add? I believe it is good for us to take a look in the mirror at times in our lives, to assess how we are doing, how we are feeling. The contemplative side of me wants to use language such as this: we need to assess the interior movements of our soul to find out what is going on and why we are experiencing what we are.

Today I journaled these twenty aspects of a successfull life, and I put them up against the grid of what I consider to be success, both in my professional and personal life. I am coming along, but also have some work to do.

I hope these encourage and inspire. And by the way, here is the link if you would like to read more about this. (http://www.lifehack.org/articles/communication/20-signs-youre-succeeding-life-even-you-dont-feel-you-are.html)

Blessings.