You speak of success but....what is success? I like your observation that the blessings mentioned above are the result of success, not success itself. So what is success? Whatever it is, success cannot exclude the inner dimension: for one to pursue his/her dreams and potential and highest goals--not merely to seek a "success" that is defined by worldly standards; for one to live according to the truth that one sees, for each one of us has some measure of truth that we hold in our vision. Thank you Hive account@barrydutton for reminding us of the wisdom of Thoreau.