Debunking success and failure

Having a clear understanding of what success and failure mean to us is crucial for our well-being and how we show up in the world. It not only eases unnecessary suffering but also greatly supports our creative potential.

Success and failure are subjective

I would begin by saying that success and failure are subjective experiences for each person. Based on one’s perspective on life, every individual has the sovereignty to define what success and failure mean to them.

For example, if you ask a materially oriented person about success, they would probably say it means having material comfort, security, or fame. On the other hand, if you ask a spiritually inclined person, they might say success is about being peaceful, happy, and content. In the first case, the material person associates success with something external—material possessions, for instance—while in the second, the spiritual person relates it to an internal state—a feeling. And perhaps you’d find some people who see success as a balance between both: having inner peace along with sufficient material comfort.

The bigger picture

Let’s look at this from a larger perspective. The soul—the flower of life—is yearning to succeed in every moment, to express and unfold itself. That is its very nature. This dynamic is reflected throughout the universe, from the macrocosm of galaxies and the planet to the microcosm of a sentient being. It could be the planet in an ascension process or an individual soul moving towards authenticity and enlightenment.

When the flower of life expresses itself fully, it naturally brings alignment within and around us. This alignment manifests as life situations that reflect our current state of being—the right place, friendships, partnerships, work, and material conditions. But what does “right” really mean? Rightness is not just what feels good. It is what best mirrors our present level of consciousness. Hence, it could also appear as a challenging situation designed to help us evolve and grow.

I remember spending a couple of years in quite a judgmental environment where my unique vibration wasn’t fully accepted. I was expected to conform and be a certain way. It was incredibly challenging to remain authentic in that space, but those very challenges helped me discover sovereignty and self-compassion.

It’s easy and understandable to associate success with external conditions. Yet the paradox is that the moment we do so and start chasing them, we disconnect from the natural flow of life—from our inner flower. This might look like someone who has material comfort and fame but is deeply unhappy, or someone chasing spiritual highs while neglecting their humanity, vulnerability, and creative potential.

Living Success Moment by Moment

We can choose to be successful in every moment. True success is to honor the truth of the moment and learn from it. Even—and especially—when life feels difficult, if we muster the courage to face our experience honestly, we begin to dissolve the attachments that keep us bound to it. In doing so, we naturally create a more aligned and fulfilling reality for ourselves.

So how can we apply this understanding in daily

life? Take any challenging situation and observe what it brings up within you. Perhaps it stirs a negative emotion—anger, fear, or shame. Explore what it is teaching you and what it invites you to release. Notice what new qualities are emerging through the challenge—perhaps surrender, humility, or self-acceptance. Or maybe focus, willpower, and commitment. Then, allow your actions to arise from this new state of being.

Bring this renewed expression into the world.

Write in the comment section—what do success and failure mean to you? I would love to hear from you.

Vimal 💚🙏

Have you checked out our new podcast series yet? I recently released an episode with Richard where we dive deeper into the topic of success.

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