A mentor once asked, "What is the meaning of success for you?"

My mind immediately went to the material, status, and recognition; what society has trained us to believe is the meaning of success. Still, at that moment, I felt none of that made ME truly happy or gave me inner peace. What I felt was admiration for those that pursued material wealth. It was about the experiences, connections, and environment that brought me peace. 

And so every time that I am about to do something new, I ask myself: "Does this makes me feel at peace?" If the answer is YES! That's an easy decision to make. If the answer is No, I confidently walk away.

It is here in this space, in this environment, that brings me peace and the inspiration to create and be of service. Here is where I am the happiest. Every time I open the windows, I feel the sun peeking with gorgeous sunrises and sunsets. We cohabitate with wildlife as we are entertained and mesmerized by the groundhogs' families living by the wood logs or mini-forest we recently discovered. Or sing Aguila Aguile when I see the hawks or a majestic eagle gliding through the sky above me and the many deers that come with the season.

And so, define your meaning of success based on the emotions you want to feel at your best. It allows you to co-create a life without the need to compare. It gives you genuine joy, peace, and expansive room to evolve.