Winning and losing, success and failure, is the anatomy of ever person's thought as they walk their path within life. One intends to do something by making the attempt in making it take place. The goal will happen and yet something else takes place.
For each of us we may not get to the exact intended goal, but we will be lead to something that actually becomes the goal while embarking on the goal journey. A definite desired goal that went in a differing direction and it never happened. The intention is one thing or another; the result of the intention/objective reversed itself. The rigidly held goal that one sought for.
Every individual has a success only when intentions are worthy and an understanding there are risks. They are open to the flexibility of what may come their way. They accept the realities of what takes place from the fruits of each effort. While understanding - the risks in a positive perspective. Seemingly to me a risk is a challenge of sorts. One can intend to change life for the better and can succeed. As that is what life is about regardless of where you’re from, what gender you are, or what has taken place in the past.
When we understand that there is a flexible manner from which to travel our path of life, and understand that with everything there is an upside and a downside - don't focus on the downside, give allowance for the upside and life then gives each and everyone of us a journey that we never stop our voyage.
I think that we all have that mindset that regardless of what lays ahead we move towards a direction in our own manner. As everyone we all have things that we wish to achieve but there is always that risk we take.
So this leads me to ask does failure really exits? I know I have posted this before but I have made some changes and I always enjoy asking this question as are we just sitting content within life. Seems to me that many people regardless of gender and age always have some goal they are working towards.
Total failure doesn't exist. When we fail we get a new chance and many times after failing we get something better.
ReplyDeleteI wanted to throw this out there in a collective manner in a co creative way and I am going to leave this one on and some will give their own vantages. Thank you Anne.
ReplyDeleteA wise old Quaker gentleman once told me "success is staying alive".....that's a primitive outlook because if you don't feed and house yourself you die as when you fail to strive for basic goals. But he was countering our cultures desire for big houses and possessions. It's a good question. I feel failure isn't necessarily a bad thing, you can learn so much and redirect your energy.
ReplyDeleteFailure is possible only if one decides it is. I've faced many adversities and changes in my life plan. In most cases I've been able to change course and find some kind of success and/ or redemption. The failures were when I gave up trying when I knew I still had some fight in me.
ReplyDeleteIn my belief, Failure does not exist ..... there are 1000 different paths to attain your goal, 999 times you'll be shown the path NOT TO FOLLOW and life will leave clues and coincidences to point you in the right direction and onto the right path.
ReplyDeleteI believe failure does exist
ReplyDeleteIf it didn't we wouldn't have the suicide rate we do.
If it didn't after all these years of man on earth we wouldn't have the wars and crime that we do
We failed to bring that peace
No one is born with the ability to solve all problems successfully, making good decisions every time. This is where education comes in. Where can you get education to prepare yourself to cope with life’s problems?
Many, both young and old, extol the importance of an academic education. Some experts even say that they “fully believe that you will never be able to find a [decent] job without a college degree.” "You'll be a failure without" Yet, there are a number of human needs that go beyond material achievements. For instance, does higher learning help you to be a good parent, mate, or friend? These things are so important to our well being.
For that matter, people admired for their intellectual achievements may develop undesirable personality traits, fail in their family life, or even end up committing suicide
It would seem even our education failed us there--as more and more people are academic educated now and some would call that success -but is it? Still many-many more still but still can't cope with lives problems well--less than ever before -because human needs go beyond material achievements.
Some look to religion for guidance, a source of education, but become disappointed because of not receiving practical help to face life’s difficulties
Seems that has fail many
Mankind’s situation is now worse than ever. Although we don't like to look at it that way. We like to sugar our outlook. It sounds better. But Many lie shamelessly, steal, or attack others. Greed and selfishness is abundant. Problems increase every day, while concern for one’s fellow man decreases. Are not most personal relationships, including those within families, in real crisis? (I'm afraid more break-ups than stay true to each other- so much pain with people there---and the children if there are, often suffer)
But some do succeed in life. And seem to be very happy with it even with all its trials. But I would say not the majority. I think those that are that way -have an education that affects mind and heart so as to transform people from within. They seem geared toward becoming a better person all the time. Often by being honest and industrious, they are appreciated by their employers. They have become good neighbors and friends, taking an interest in the well-being of their fellow man. They are determined to avoid vices and fleshly tendencies, so they take better care of their own health physically, mentally, and emotionally. Instead of wasting their resources on vices, they use them for their own good and for the good of their family. And these people shine to us. I would say they have reached their goal in life. I would say they had/have a good life. A rich life
I agree with you--"One can intend to change life for the better and can succeed. As that is what life is about regardless of where you’re from, what gender you are, or what has taken place in the past. (or age)
Nice put blog
failure definitely exist. this should not stop us from trying to exceed in our goals. many inventors failed the first time around. while and eventual victory was won it was only because they picked themselves up from the boot-straps and went at it agn. others succumb to failure such as 'hadenough' mentioned in the previous post. i have failed in many instances while succeeding in others.
ReplyDeleteyou used a word several times within this post.. 'Risk'. this very word alludes to the fact that there could be failure. some live in a state of dejection. perhaps they have lost their way from seeing too many failures.
in my line of work we know that their are failures. we cannot win at every turn but we can help make the difference for some/or in part.. and this is where we succeed_ not in all, but all that we can...
great post...food for thought.
I think, what we call failure ,actually leads us to success.A new door will for sure open if do not focus on the closed one.
ReplyDeleteI think it depends on your attitude toward what you are trying to accomplish and the amount of flexibility you have for the outcome. As stated above, there can be many paths to one goal. Our steadfast belief that there is only one outcome that is acceptable is what causes us problems.
ReplyDeletefailure exists-the two entities are very close to on another-
ReplyDeleteInterestining Perspective. Thanks Karyn.
ReplyDeleteKudos to you Jo...
ReplyDeleteToo Neat Annette.
ReplyDeleteNow here is a reality check. This is not about money Haddy, but what you wrote is a wake up call and certainly against the grain but yet so true.
ReplyDeleteAs always you have said a variety of things that certainly one does and can come to know. Success to me is not academic success nor money I think it's much in the same manner that Jo had placed it. This is always something that does go to a variety of points for which I thank you. I am not a group nor anything I just thought I would place it on last night and yeah these are most interesting to say the least. No actually it's an eye opener as you have not placed one mention concerning I, more on others - I think I am reading a very advocates point of view.
Thanks as always Haddy.
"not in all but in all that we can" - great food for thought Lydia thanks you.
ReplyDeleteFatos that has always been my own same exact thought. Not kidding there was a write one time I wrote on called "Doorways".
ReplyDeleteThank you Fatos.
Lynn that would almost be a cadence of what Fatos is saying within the mindset.
ReplyDeleteHeidi they are intertwined yeah. I think that it's something that is not too often asked but now and then it is certainly worth it.
ReplyDeleteWe all do fail yet we may prevail for a period of time and then it's the ability to do. They are opposites that in the essence of mankind
pursuit of life no matter what the manner as each has their own way is to go forward.
But failure leading into something that we learn from - or we do when we are beyond it.
To fail entirely is a mindset. Si, and so true that we do Anne.
ReplyDeleteThis is my second visit to this blog. The first time I had my reply all typed and about ready to send and there was a clap of thunder before the power went out. Does failure really exist? I would have to say from my view point yes but these failures do not stop success just so long as we have a victorious attitude. It's kind of like when the power went out for me here while I was answering and I came back. The power failure didn't stop me from my goal of responding to your question. I'm here. Is the reply just the same? No but I was still able to express what I wanted to say perhaps with a little added bonus!
ReplyDeleteDreams may be put on hold sometimes. Goals may be rearranged. Getting married and having children really did that for me. I might not be successful in the same things I may have pursued more otherwise but I still have n appreciation for the same kinds of things. My basic personality is the same. I love life and family and have an appreciation for writing , art and photography. Now that the seasons of my life are changing with my children being adults and the youngest starting college in August I have more time to pursue and enjoy the things I enjoy. I might be older but with the excitement of new freedom and considering where I am heading with new dreams I often feel so young and that is good !
Except sometimes I start looking through pictures or memorabilia and I miss the children being small..A few joyful hours with the grandchildren cures that though!
Interesting blog and responses here,,,thank you
Thank you during a time that I of hardship.
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