Success begins within, not in what we achieve

If you introspect today on how successful you are, what factors would you look at - your achievements, possessions and positions?... Or do you count your inherent good qualities and virtues? We always look for opportunities for success outside. But success is just about 'who am I', the being and not about my doing. Each time we use our qualities of peace, love and happiness, we are successful. Each time we cooperate, show kindness or build a beautiful relationship, we are successful.

Let's not label the self as a failure just because we could not achieve something. Regret, dissatisfaction, fear and blame are barriers to success. Moreover, the brain and the body will accept it as our reality and failures repeat. When we are successful internally, we will be able to think, speak and behave right. When our inner energy matches our desires outside, physical success becomes a reality. Hence, start believing and saying, 'I am a powerful being... I can do anything I choose to do... My success is certain....'

If we are successful outside, it is not necessary that we will be happy inside, too. But when we are happy within, we will always be contented. This energy will help us to be successful externally. So, let go of limiting beliefs we have about our ability to do well. Our optimistic views and inner energy will attract people and circumstances that are conducive to create success.