Shoebox

What is Success?
Setting Goals
But Not in Concrete
Staying Focused
But Turning Aside
To Help Someone
Following a Plan
But Remaining
Flexible
Moving
Ahead
But Not Too Fast
To Smell
The Flowers
Taking a Bow
But Applauding
Those
Who Had a Part
In Your Success

I admit that I don't call my parents often enough. I don't explain to them the everyday details of my days or what my job entails. Somehow, they managed to choose the graduation card that spoke exactly to my beliefs, my style, my heart. Major credit to them - it's rare that stop and really think about the words in a gift card.