To be a “success” in life, I believe these things are necessary:

1. You must like yourself and make peace with the parts of your personality that are difficult for you to like, and learn to live with yourself
2. Give grace to others and also give grace to yourself.
3. You must be content with what you have and try to be truly grateful.
4. You must be safe.
5. You must serve others in some capacity.
6. Remember this is a journey, not a residence, and someday you will be on the other side of this life.
7. Give love.
8. Accept love.
9. Share – your wisdom, your help, or what you have.
10. Listen.

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Written in response to The Daily Prompt