I read with empathy, Lisa's entry. I cringed in annoyance at the ignorance of the person she referenced. It hurt to be Lisa receiving such a comment, that the said person was concerned about a lack of a career in her life, her "unfulfilled life". What a cruel thing to say, I felt.

Yes, it may have come with well-meaning intentions. But who are we to tell another person that their life is unfulfilled? What yardstick of successes do we have in our individual lives that we can measure fulfilment? A lack of career is not the be all of success. Being a mother is also an under-rated form of fulfilment, and yet there are women in this world who berate motherhood. Being a lover and partner can also be very fulfilling on its own. Who said we have to conform to every one of society's demands to have a fulfilling life?

I don't feel that comment was very fair. We all go through our little struggles and constant questions of what the meaning of our lives are, or where was it going. We also discover every day that new meaning is found, regardless of what we do. Happiness is not instant. It isn't a constant, one-time-only experience that lead us to fulfilment either. Life is a collective journey of all emotions -- the hurt and pain. The loses and gain. Is to have only happiness, or money, leading to a fulfilled life? No. What is fulfilling, is your own goals and decisions of what makes you happy.

When the person made the remark to Lisa, I wonder if she/he was truly fulfilled or happy with theirs. Or if they'd say the same thing tomorrow.

None of us share the same meaning of life. All of us have our individual meanings and fulfilments, each individual roles to play and contribute to the greater picture. None of us should impose our goals on others, regardless of success. Instead, we should believe in sharing our positive energy and God given talents to encourage others to achieve whatever their dreams are. And let go of those who hold us back with negative energy from listening to our hearts.

I now understand what it means by, only God shall be the judge of us.