03 Jun Measuring Success

The success and value of a person’s life is in what he can contribute to enrich the lives of others, whether by example, service, or content.  Examples are people like Victor Frankl and Nelson Mandela, who, through their own struggles and self-conviction give us something to aspire to. Examples of service are people like Mother Teresa, who believes in her mission, and tirelessly fulfills it, day-after-day, helping one person at a time. Examples of content are the many authors like Ralph Waldo Trine, Thoreau, Emerson, and CS Lewis, who nourish our souls through their written views of the world as they see it. There are examples all around us, whether it be parents, children, co-workers or friends.

How will we create value in our world?  What will be the measure of our success? How will we enrich the lives of others?