When someone is living the “good” life, I immediately think that they have stability in regards to financial security, career, and social/love life. This interpretation comes from a combination of observing my family, friends, and various media that I am exposed to on a daily basis.
According to this definition, I am living the “good” life because:
- I am working through this graduate program in order to develop my career
- I am able to pay my bills on time and keep a roof over my head
- I have friends that I trust and enjoy spending time with
Of course, there are times when I feel discouraged and long to achieve more at a quicker pace, which is mostly influenced by social media posts. I try my best to stop and think that everyone grows at a different rate. More importantly, every individual has their own definition of success. With this said, I will leave off on a great quote:
A flower does not think of competing with the flower next to it. It just blooms.
-Zen Shin
Tierra Thomas 