Flashback Friday: Success

It's FLASHBACK FRIDAY!!!!

Yes...this is part of the new things going on here at One Artsy Gals Voyage. Since I am no longer posting over at The Artist In Me, I thought it would be really cool to transfer posts from there...here on Friday's. Of course I will eventually run out, but we won't worry about that now.  The whole post won't be in the past, as I will be giving you all a small snapshot of what went on since I posted last.

Let's jump in.....

I am determined to keep up with blogging this go round…with readers or not! This time it is less about others and more about cataloging my successes, and turning those ventures that fall short of successes into experiences that will make me better as a creative individual.

It’s amazing the inspiration that I find in the smallest of things. Although there was far less dancing than I thought there would be in the movie FAME (a different story altogether), I found a quote that was used about success to be quite inspiring. The quote went like this:

Success is not fame, money or power! Success is waking up in the morning so excited about what you have to do that you literally fly out the door. It’s getting to work with people you love. Success is connecting with the world and making people feel. It is finding a way to bind together people who have nothing in common but a dream. Success is falling asleep at night knowing you did the best you could. Success is joy, and freedom, and friendship. Success is love!

I am coming to understand that success is more grandiose than the small space I try to cram it in. And from this quote I recognized this:

• Success is personal - Success to one individual is not success to another. It is not about keeping up with the Jones' (whoever they are). It is about personal bench marks that are set and met.


• Success' drive is different for everyone - Success' purpose is multi-faceted. The thing that drives one individual could be the thing that totally disinterests the next. For some it is financial, for some it is emotional, for some it is spiritual, and for some it is just about finding joy in a seemingly dismal situation.


• Success should ignite a sense of freedom within - There is something special about accomplishing something that you set out to do. The operative word here being you. It could be a small or large feat, but a triumph for you all the same. 

So this week I was successful on my own terms!

I spent lots of time preparing for my first paint party tomorrow. I got all of the items except the aprons. I believe that I am going to make them in the am from old men's dress shirts. I got the idea from a pin on Pinterest. All of which will be included in this upcoming Monday's post.

There you have it folks! A little bit of the old, and an update on the new. I will continue to rejoice in the small successes that I make. I will remember to give thanks to God for each step I take to fulfill my purpose, no matter how minuscule they may be.

Corner of Gratitude:
The small things in life

Pearls of Wisdom:

Success was never meant to have control of the wheel, but sit nice and pretty and enjoy the ride. 

Your Thoughts:

Are you driving success or are you allowing success to drive you?

Until next time...