Success & Happiness …ugh…..sometimes I hate taking about this topic with certain people. Its a never ending battle between opinions. As we all know, everyone values success in their own ways. Some may think wallets full of Benjamin’s makes them Superior in the world, while others flaunt their CEO/CFO titles around like we give a shit. You wanna know what i think? Well, too bad, I am going to tell you anyways. I think if you wake up satisfied & happy with who you are, what you do and most importantly what you have than you are Successful! You are more powerful than the richest man in the world…..Because almost certainly that man is more miserable than you think.

 

Remember the old saying your parents tried telling you growing up? ” Money doesn’t buy happiness”….well, here we are and its TRUE.  Why do these little life lessons that we are all taught go out the window when we get involved in the “real” world? Yeah sure, Money may make life a bit easier (Fuck, it makes it a whole lot easier)- but if you aren’t happy with your “bare ass self”- then all the money in the world is not going to help you.  Strip down those designer clothes, house filled with expensive furniture, that boat you only use 4 times in the summer, jewelry up the yin yang and what do you see??  Seriously, do it right now. What do you really see? Someone who is happy with what they have? Children, a roof over your head, food to eat, a hobby you enjoy, good friends & family and most importantly YOU!  You are here…living each day….Be Grateful for that- That is truly all you need to be happy- it is yourself.

 

I am grateful for my son. He is my best friend and I couldn’t imagine life without him….. I am grateful that I woke up today with him, grateful I dealt with his typical 4 year old tantrum out in public no less….and will be grateful for tomorrow when I wake up to him again. I am grateful I found my soul-mate at such a young age- because  you never know when your last day will be and I want as much time with him as possible. I am grateful my husband works 3 jobs so we can have a roof over our heads, so that I can be home and raise my son and take care of both of them…I am grateful for my house- as small as it is and as much as I complain- its a home…it’s a cozy home…and most importantly it’s OUR HOME! I am grateful for my friends & family who without saying bring so much freaking DRAMA & LOVE into my life. I wouldn’t want it any other way- because they are MY friends & family and you should be grateful for what you have not what you do not!

Savor this moment, Because its the only moment you are ever guaranteed to have.  There you have it- I just made you all RICH! Go and spread the Wealth!