"When you have exhausted all the possibilities, remember this: you haven't." - Thomas Edison
This quote captures the truth that we learn more from failure than success. Success is more fun, but our struggles are full of rich lessons. Most of us do not enjoy the struggle, but it does not make it less valuable.
I think that for many, "success" turns out to be more empty than they anticipated. I think it is important to carefully define how success is measured.
Our culture measures success by how much money is in the bank. I think good relationships around the family table are worth far more than any silver or gold. No one laughs together better than family. Shared history, shared failures, shared forgiveness, and persistence.
"Family" includes our "forever friends" that grew up with us. We played in the dirt together, swam in the same pools and lakes, and helped each other through disappointments and broken hearts. You do not write each other off for disagreements or difference of opinions. You persist until you find the common ground again.
"Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God." - 1 John 4:7
Choose love. Look for common ground. Laugh generously and often. Be salt and light. Keep dancing. Never give up. Be persistent.
Today, I am grateful for persistence.
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