Kelly Gibbons, artist and writer, about me

Wednesday, June 16, 2004

It may be that when we no longer know what to do,
we have come to our real work,
and when we no longer know which way to go,
we have begun our real journey.
~Wendell Berry
American Author and Poet

The journey is the reward.
~Tao Expression

It is good to have an end to journey toward; but it is the journey that matters, in the end.
~Ursula K. Le Guin

Sometimes we are so intent on succeeding and "getting there" (where ever that is) that we forget that the best part might be the trip there.

Maybe focusing so much on the end result isn't the answer. Wouldn't it be more fun to enjoy what we are doing now instead of worrying about what it is going to get us?

Many people might look at my life and think I am not successful. I don't live in a big house (but I live in a nice house), or drive a new car (but the cars I own get me where I need to go--when they are not in the shop getting fixed). I don't have tons of jewelry (I'd just lose it anyway) or own furs (Yuk!) I'm not wealthy, but I think I'm richer than most people.

I have a happy, loving family. I am a happy person. I don't make tons of money doing my job, but I am doing what I want to do. I decided what I wanted to do and I did something about it. I'm doing things with my life that a year ago I thought were impossible. Yes, I am lucky that I was able to, but more people could do exactly the same thing that I did but don't because they are afraid too.

I set goals for myself, and I have accomplished them. This makes me successful. And as I continue on my journey, I set more goals for myself. Because these goals are not yet accomplished, am I now unsuccessful? Not at all. I'm just increasing my wealth!

suc·cess·ful (sk-sµsfl) adj. 1. Having a favorable outcome. 2. Having obtained something desired or intended. 3. Having achieved wealth or eminence.

posted by Kelly @ 6/16/2004 07:24:00 AM

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