Today is International Day for Achievers! It’s about time that successful people in the world get some recognition. It’s refreshing to actually have a day to celebrate those who aim their arrows and hit their targets, reaching for goals and dreams.
Achievements can include a problem you’ve solved, a mountain you’ve climbed, or just an improvement on your outlook allowing you to find peace with life as it is. They can involve reaching a single goal or redirecting your life in more positive ways. Achievements usually are the result of changing your path while continuing to climb your mountain.
Being human, everyone has their own personal idea of success. Rupert Murdoch’s ideas are much different than Mother Teresa’s were. In the eyes of some, success involves owning a big house or a fancy car. In the eyes of others, it involves a life rich with family and friends. Personal achievements are reached every day in all aspects of life.
Being very fortunate in my life, I wonder if outsiders realize the cost. So many events and outings missed because the farm needed constant care. With 24 hours in a day, activities needed to be streamlined or omitted all together. People used to ask VST how he could possible do everything in a day’s time. Simple. There was no choice. He had a family to support and 17,000 vines that counted on him. There were endless courses to complete to finish his doctorate. Parents that needed tender loving care. Achievers fit everything in their day by prioritizing. It’s just what they do.
Widow’s and widower’s have a right to celebrate International Day for Achiever because it’s a huge achievement to grow through this experience. It’s no walk in the park to lose a loved one and continue to put one foot in front of the other. We need to celebrate each day after such a loss, honoring the loved one that went before. No doubt about it. Surviving is a huge achievement!
Today is also National Cocktail Day, which is a bit appropriate as it IS Friday. Cheers!
Whether you are planning to celebrate your achievements or just celebrate your favorite cocktail, make your celebration purposeful and fun.
Whatever you do this weekend, Remember this!
Cheers to the Achiever’s in the world! Make some wonderful memories this weekend!
I’ll be back on Monday.