Fulfillment the achievement of something desired, promised, or predicted.

“winning the championship was the fulfillment of a childhood dream”

[image error]I believe what we work and strive for in life is fulfillment. To go to sleep at night and be completely satisfied on what was accomplished, even if the goal wasn’t attained.

How do you get fulfillment? Family, career, or volunteering/giving of oneself, maybe through a religious sector? All the above?

Personally, I think fulfillment comes from within. To become fulfilled, we must challenge ourselves to grow. Connect to something larger than who we are.

Happiness, or fulfilment is a byproduct of action. Those actions are not always easy, in fact, in most cases they’re difficult.

For me, it’s my writing. Fostering dogs and helping the shelter. It’s working with my kids at school. I find fulfillment in spending time with my family close and extended. And hanging out with my friends. Love to you all.

To get that place, I had to let go. Of anger and resentment. Letting go of toxic people. Omit the negativity or those who wanted to use me for their personal gain. Manipulations come in all forms and there are many who will take advantage, if allowed.

If someone is constantly making you mad, on purpose or inadvertently, or you find yourself jumping through hoops to please and can’t, or you’re doing all the giving without any getting, you ARE being controlled. Been there, but not anymore.

I have also come to realize I’m not the only stubborn person in the world. I cannot control others, in what they do or how they think.

Nor am I in control of what happens to me. My life didn’t go in the direction I planned. This doesn’t mean I can’t plan, determination is a great tool, but nowadays, I expect the unexpected. I’m aware deviations are going to occur.

Fulfillment is knowing you are where you’re supposed to be in that moment. Understanding the highway you’ve traveled had many twists, turns, and bumps, but you’ve arrived. For now. But your journey is not over, and you know more obstacles are ahead, yet, you follow the path anyway.

Finally, fulfillment is not about fighting the universe. I found fulfillment once I quit trying to make things happen. I allow myself to be led, and while the ride can be treacherous, I’m happier than I’ve ever been.[image error]

What about you? Are you fulfilled?