Great expecations

One of my greatest achievements.....?

Great achievements come in all sizes.  I often find myself reflecting on my own past experiences, feeling a glow of pride and accomplishment in what I have done.  Plus, there is a constant source of optimism with the future being open and undefined, yet to be conquered like a new frontier.  But achievements are not just the big experiences in life that are considered special – a university degree, foreign countries visited or careers forged.  They can be as customary as raising a child, completing a course out of personal interest or just getting though the day without regrets or setbacks.  Life is not the same for all of us and how we gauge our own success and our own level of achievement should not be done by comparing it to that of others. Triumphs are individual and what makes one person feel accomplished and successful will not be true for the next.  If we were all striving to climb a mountain, there would be no mountains left to conquer. If we all wanted to raise a family of children, there would be no room left for those who don’t.  If we all wanted to be in charge, there would be no people left to lead.  So achieving our goals isn’t about being put on a pedestal or being able to boast about astounding experiences, it’s about feeling what you do is worth everything in the world TO YOU.  That is what defines a great achievement and that is what defines the individual.