Hoo, boy. This challenge is monumental. What is “achievement”? Stay with me, folks…
It’s rather an emotional concept to me. I was just discussing ‘success’ with Steve yesterday. I am 52 years old, currently unemployed, and trying to venture into an area of work for which I never had any formal education. I feel rather ‘late to the party’ trying to become an environmental writer/National Park Service guide/eco-activist (or whatever it is I will become) at this stage of life. My perfectionist voice keeps talking about how unqualified I am. What have I ever done to merit respect in this field?
Well, here’s what: I’ve grown. Every day that I read more about the health of our planet, every part-time customer service or education job I took, every decision I re-examined over these years is a stepping stone toward living a life I’ll be proud of. I can do better at being the person I want to be. And I can keep working on that goal until the day I die.
Maybe “Achievement” is simply growing into being the best you can be, year by year. Here’s my illustration (and inspiration): sequoia sempervirens.
Now THAT’S something to look up to!
© 2014, essay and photographs, Priscilla Galasso, All rights reserved
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“Maybe “Achievement” is simply growing into being the best you can be, year by year.” I love this ♥
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Thanks for sharing! My landlord took his girlfriend (who is scared of heights) sky diving. Now she’s his wife. Conquering fear is a powerful experience!
Wow! That’s so amazing 🙂
Hello I’m back ! Winter must be coming ! “Maybe “Achievement” is simply growing into being the best you can be, year by year.” I love that too… I would extend it a bit – being the best you can be whilst helping the peoples and environment of this gorgeous planet of ours 🙂
So good to have you back, dear Helen! Yes, you and I are helpers, too. And that’s part of doing our best, indeed.