Discovering Spirituality

Is a life that is considered normal really abnormal? Does conforming to western social definitions of success really end up being successful? When we look at how a successful lifestyle is achieved and what it is built from, can we truly say that this is successful? The image of success of course revolves around obtaining material wealth; you have the car, the house, the good looks, the holidays, the boat, the big TV and on and on. We could say that the successful individual has intelligence, they have vision, determination and passion, which are to be commended. But are these virtues more about image or being seen with the appropriate milestones of success? They are for all intents and purposes social cliches. What if there was another kind of success; what if you redefined you own success milestones that did not revolve around accumulating possessions? For example, today you say to yourself "I will not lie", or "today I will be thankful for what I have", o...