November 3rd, 2009 
Maria Helm “Life itself is the proper binge.” ~ Julia Child
Authentic success and worldly success are not mutually exclusive. Granted, it is easier to achieve them one at a time, but pursuing both is not an impossible dream once you realize the important distinctions between the two. We need not choose between them. We must only discern which of the two helps us care for our soul and the souls of those we love, and pursue that one first.
The Bible tells us we cannot serve two masters — God and money. But what about having your cake and eating it, too? On this, the scripture is silent. Actually, it’s quite possible to eat and have, provided you bake two cakes at the same time. Any cook knows that doubling the amount of your batter is no big deal. But going into the kitchen to bake a second cake after you’ve baked and iced your first and washed the dirty dishes requires a tremendous amount of psychic and physical energy. That’s why you need to double your dreams when you conceive them. Doubling the size of your dream creates space for a lifestyle based on authentic success, but it can be iced with as much worldly success as you are willing to pay for the coin of life. Some of us like sweets more than others.
“Success is important only to the extent that it puts one in a position to do more things one likes to do.” Sarah Caldwell tells us. I love baking cakes. How about you?
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