success -v- fulfillment
It is of no secret that the entire world is filled with individuals seeking some level of success in their lives, it is what education, promotion and recognition is all about, it is where IQ takes over from EQ, in support of this the government a few years ago suggested that by the year 2020 the greatest majority of people of school leaving age would enter the world with a degree, the reality is that this adventurous initiative has for sure resulted in more people having degrees than ever before. in 2008 I put together a collage piece headlined with the outline of the great and good of history, from philosophers and scientists to artists and men of great faith and wisdom, a question was raised and put forth, ''Is this what you aspire to be, successful?'' My answer at the time still holds good today, '' I have a roof over my head, food in my belly and a paintbrush in my hand, I am happy, I am successful!'' In reality it is not his vision of success ...