I have temporarily moved to Mexico City.

It’s not where I thought I would be, but it’s where I feel my next step is.

Upon reflection, I have been so focused on becoming “successful” lately.

The technical definition for success is “the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one’s goals; the attainment of wealth, position, honors, or the like.”

My definition of success for the past several years has been having time, location, and financial freedom.

However, the closer I step towards these three goals, the more I think I have been wrong.

Right now, I have the freedom to move anywhere in the world with no one’s permission.

I have the freedom of what I do with every hour of my day; I am on no one else’s clock.

And I am funding this lifestyle solely on my own with little pressure.

And yet,

I believe I felt more successful when I was surrounded by my family.

I felt more successful when I was in a loving, stable relationship with a man who understood and supported me.

If I am ever lucky to have that success again, I wouldn’t take it for granted like I once did.

Until that moment comes, I will work toward my skewed definition of “success.”

For now, this is where I am in the journey.

Talk soon,

Kaila Lili