I just found this definition of success I want to share with you and think about with you… 

“Success is nothing more than a few simple disciplines, practiced every day; while failure is simply a few errors in judgment, repeated every day.  It is the cumulative weight of our disciplines and our judgments that lead us either to fortune or failure.”  …Jim Rohn (I’ve no idea who Jim is) 

In this time of personal change, I want to acknowledge that, just because I insist on using only positive methods for my change process, change doesn’t happen magically.  It would be so nice if wishing could make change so, or if feeling positive about change would mean I would move naturally to do all of those small things necessary to make big changes happen.  But alas, I have found that I need to keep diligent food records to make sure that I’m not deluding myself as to the number and variety of calories going into my digestive system.  I’ve found that I need to exercise every day.  I’ve found that if I don’t respond to my husband out of my emotions (usually defensive), I have a much more peaceful relationship with him. 

What disciplines do you have that are firmly in place?  Exercise?  Eating right?  Planning your day and working your plan?  Blocking out time for your family?  Good for you.  Think about the many ways in which you have enacted success in your life.  Now, which disciplines would you like to strengthen?  For me one discipline that is now only a haphazard occurrence is keeping my accounts up to date.  For you it might be making time for a sick parent, or working on a project outside of your normal schedule like writing a book or making a movie.  For others it is working consistently on an important project that is part of your work.  Don’t forget to make time for renewal part of your discipline.  Make the commitment to yourself to examine your longings and passions and practice the disciplines that lead to the fulfillment of these passions this week.