At the age of 30, what makes me most proud is not any particular accomplishment, but rather a marked shift in my perception. Today I define success differently from how I did in my 20’s. The old me used to define success by my external accomplishments. Everyday would start at zero; I needed to constantly achieve things in order to feel good about myself. I was constantly seeking approval. As I pushed myself to the point of exhaustion on a daily basis, my physical and emotional health suffered. Today, the new me is different. The new me understand that being still and content can be more powerful than the constant act of striving. The new me understand that, at the end of the day, the only opinion that matters is my own. The new me understand what I’ve discovered to be my most powerful truth – that self-care is the foundation of my success. At its core, self-care is about honoring your needs. For me, my primary need has always been to do work that I love. I want to use my life to make a difference, and I want my work to mean something. I’d rather struggle doing something I love, than succeed at doing something that makes me feel empty. When I think about turning 30, I feel like I’ve finally become the person I’ve always wanted to be. Despite the uncertainty and challenges of being seafarer, I feel deeply happy, at peace, and most of all alive...
Posted on: Sat, 29 Mar 2014 23:54:07 +0000
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