In today’s time, when social media, pretense and material amenities are becoming the center of life, success is often considered as “wealth” and “big name”. But can only earning money really define a person’s success? Or is success more deep than this? Actually success is a multidimensional word, which means not only limited to thick salary or big car. Rather it is also determined by how much a person maintains a balance in his life, what positive effects it has in the life of others and how satisfied he is mentally, emotional and spiritually.
Is money the measure of success?
Nowadays many people run away only after money, but when they reach that height, they often find that there is a lot of peace and satisfaction in life. Many such examples are around us, where very rich people are seen struggling with depression, loneliness or family disintegration. The reason for this is that success was seen only by linking with economic achievements, not with other aspects of life. There is no two opinions in it. But if we ignore health, relationship, spiritual balance and mental peace in the race to earn money, then that money also becomes a burden.
What is the true meaning of success?
The correct meaning of success may be different for every person, but there are some common norms that apply to almost all:
Souls and inner happiness: If you are doing satisfaction in what you are doing and wakes up every morning with a purpose, then this is the biggest success.
Positive Relationships: Those who maintain positive relations with their family, friends and society are really successful.
Health: Good physical and mental health is the basis on which the entire building of success stands.
Contribution to society: If others are benefiting from your work or you are able to improve someone’s life, then this is also an identity of success.
Freedom: When you can take your decisions yourself and live life in your own way, that too is a big sign of success.
Modern success vs traditional thinking
In olden times, success was seen by associating with “respect”, “honesty”, “karma” and “goodness of others”. Today this attitude has changed. But gradually the society is again returning to the original thinking, where success is being combined with balance, service and self-joy.
How to understand that you are successful?
Are you able to sleep peacefully every night thinking that you did something good throughout the day?
Is there confidence and belonging in your relationships?
Do you accept yourself without any appearance?
Does your presence make a difference in someone else’s life?
If the answer to these questions is ‘yes’, then understand that you are really successful – whether there are crores or not in your bank account.
