Sipping from the chalice of victory
I've had my share of defeats; some small and easily dealt with and others were life-changing moments that knocked me down and threatened to break me but...I don't break easily so here I am still rockin' it like a Titan!
I've had success too; victories small, medium and some so monumentally huge they've seemed almost unbelievable. Of course, it's small things combined that make big things happen so I've put one foot in front of the other, done the small and productive things consistently, and it's that which has brought me to realise those victories.
There was a time I was so focused and driven I'd go from success to success without pause to think about each one; I'd attain the result or goal, the victory, and simply push into the things that would carry me on to the next; I never stopped to celebrate the wins. Fortunately I learned there was a better way and that celebrating successes was something I could use to my advantage.
Celebrating a success, the achievement or attainment of a goal, rewards me for the effort that went into it, confirms that effort was well-placed and underlines the benefit that comes from hard work, persistence, consistency and so on; it positions me well for the next success-journey. Sometimes, those celebrations were (and still are big) and sometimes simple things, symbolic things...such as sipping from the chalice of victory.
The chalice
A chalice is basically a cup and you can see my cup chalice above.
The chalice was bestowed upon me by the gods who sit in the halls of Valhalla presiding over the mortal world, Thor, Odin, Freyja, Heimdall and their buddies, and is of immeasurable monetary and historical value. Well...maybe it just came from Amazon for $29.95 including shipping.
But...it's certainly of great value from a symbolic perspective and it sits upon my work desk and travels with me whenever I fly or drive away for work...and I sip from the chalice of victory to mark the occasions upon which I attain a good result and success...when I'm victorious.
I sip the sweet nectar of the gods in Valhalla from the chalice...otherwise known as red wine, whisky, Pepsi Max, water...it actually doesn't matter what the fluid is - the point is the act of marking the success with a small moment taken to celebrate the work that went into it, the effort, and to draw a line beneath that evolution, project or mission before resetting my focus for the next.
I have found that through this process my focus moving forward is better and I think that's because the momentum of each success builds. Previously, I'd push the last victory immediately aside giving it no more thought - the victory occurred and why waste energy thinking about it - but a moment taken to think on it and accept that I've done a good job is uplifting and that vibe carries forward. A sip from the chalice of victory is a focal point, and full stop and a re-set, and because it's a small thing it's easily done.
I once booked and paid for a five week holiday from Australia to Europe simply because I'd attained a victory, something momentous, and that was great but we can't go from big thing to big thing and ignore the little things in between...it's those little things that help create big things after all. Sipping from the chalice of victory is a small thing but carries great emotional and mental weight and it works well for me...I sip often because I achieve victory often.
I wonder if y'all do something like this when you attain a victory. How do you mark the occasion on which you've achieved a great result? Do you celebrate commensurate to the size of the victory or do you go over the top...or do you do what I used to do and simply move on to the next task? Feel free to comment if you would like to. A comment below will help conversation flow, but only if you want to.
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Wow that chalice is amazing - that would make a killer combo (in terms of atmosphere and decor) with the Highland Park Valhalla Collection.
On celebrating success:
An example was the april 2025 marathon, where stuffy weather and salt deficiency caused me to have very bad cramps, despite that I finished the race in a strong time. I was not content with the time, so I did another marathon 11 days later in order to succesfully break my PR.
that being said;
You said that below...
Perfection doesn't exist for humans and seeking something that doesn't exist will only ever lead to disappointment, being self-critical and other such things that can lead to bad places emotionally and mentally. A better thing to aim at is continual improvement because it's very achievable, even in small increments, and that gives a person something to celebrate...and motivation to push on.
Just my opinion.
100% agree, being a (diagnosed cluster c) perfectionist (in most cases) is not a rational choice but mostly a consequence of an abusive childhood were the general message was that the kid not good enough until the point where the kid starts to believe that and starts holding higher standards to compare themselves against - and even then downplaying themselves to confirm the basic conviction that they hold upon themselves.
Making a change is a rational choice as constantly failing to meet an unrealistic standard let to depression, addiction and self harm. Did a succesfull program in 2022 But old paterns are difficult to change! Will do a (intensive) year long program starting October to be able to look more kindly towards myself. Getting help is atleast one of the successes that I am proud of. And we will get there…
Well done for looking for improvement and actively getting involved with a program to help make it a reality. Hopefully it goes well.
Achieving a big goal requires a series of small victories, and after achieving some of those crucial victories, I would give myself a gift. It was often a gift that made me the happiest, like a book or a watch. After one victory, I would move on to the next task.
Yep, that's what I said.
I may celebrate my victory by having two fairy cakes with my coffee instead of one, and spare myself the fifteen lashes I’d have earned had I failed.
Two fairy cakes is indeed a solid and most legitimate reward for the attainment of victory. Some may say three is more appropriate but that's just a step too far.
As for the lashes, it's best to save them up and issue them to someone else, far more satisfying.
Hahaha. I never take advice but in this case I might make an exception.
It was a suggestion more than...Ah fuck it, it was advice.
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Every time I win, I tell my family first, and my mother is the first to say, ‘How are we going to celebrate?’ No matter how small the victory, I always tell them because I know they are happy for me, and the celebration is proportional to the victory. I don't have the chalice of victory, but I like to celebrate with something delicious, like ice cream or a special meal. I love that, and above all, I love sharing it with those I love.
You should get yourself a chalice. $29.95 from Valhalla.
Will there be an Egyptian chalice? I really like Egyptian designs! One with a beautiful goddess or pharaoh!
Nah, the Egyptians drank out of half a coconut.
Damn! I'll have to ask them to make it to my specifications! A Cadiz and lots of chocolate.
Ahhh a royal one. The victories must be celebrated in grand way to give a royal feeling and this chalice is perfect for it....i enjoy beer with friends and little private party with family.
Abeer is a good way to celebrate for sure. One is good. Ok two. Maybe three or four. 😊
I am good with two...anything excess is harmful 😉
I probably fall into the camp where I move along to the next task. Victories in general seem to be few and far between. Perhaps I just need to change my perspective though. The older I get simply getting out of bed each morning is a sort of victory in itself!
A change of perspective (mindset) can do wonders for a person's life so maybe it's something to consider.
Chalice, what an interesting choice, not common for sure, researched
Usually if it's small victories I just acknowledge them and move forward to the next objective, however if it's some major one usually I go dinner outside in like a restaurant, to celebrate with something different than usual, the day after is forgotten towards new ones anyways!
A night out is a good reward for a victory gained, I do the same...but the chalice works too and has become a "thing" with a few in my organisation as well. It has pride of place in the office and travels whenever we travel at work so we can hoist it in victory. We go out to dinner too. Lol.
Your girlfriend will be jealous of it 😄
Haha, yeah she sometimes says that I get it too good when I'm travelling for work. My response is, if I don't use my expense card well enough they will figure I don't need that much money on it and will reduce it. So...one must live well when travelling for work. Lol.
Note to self: Acquire a chalice so I can celebrate my massive victories, as my trophy wall is getting full. Not really as I have no trophy wall, nor any trophies. But I might one day, so I'd like to be prepared.
#chaliceenvy
It is indeed something to envy and much envy occurs because if it as I sip the sweet nectar that is victory.
Of course, much of that envy is not about the chalice but the amazingness of my ability to accept and deploy missions and attain overwhelming victory even against great challenges and odds.
In truth, there's nothing amazing or extraordinary about it, just an ability to plan, pivot, redeploy, work hard and consistently and about a thousand other factors that come into play.
Get a chalice, Valhalla will provide (or Amazon) and you too can celebrate.
Skol.
Overwhelming victories are just the thing to celebrate in a chalice as beautiful as that. Calling Valhalla tomorrow.
1800Valhalla
To celebrate my achievements, I used to go out with my friend and eat cheesecake. Nothing beats a delicious dessert after working hard to achieve a goal. Food is a great way to celebrate and motivate yourself for your next projects. 😊🍰
Best regards!
Cheesecake is a delicious rewardm I'm sitting here at breakfast and now I want to reward myself for waking up...with a cheesecake!
This cheesecake will be a great way to celebrate the new day 🍰🍦
Bon appetit!
The last time I celebrated a victory was several years ago when I got a new job and reached an income goal I had been striving for. I celebrated by purchasing a nice Movado watch ⌚️ (about 1K USD) on eBay.
Ironic ending. After, I felt guilty about the purchase and thought it was such a waste of money to spend 1K for a vanity watch. It started corroding after a few months and I discovered it was fake. Got my money back from eBay, returned the watch, and never considered buying an expensive watch again. 😂
That sucks, and one of the reasons I don't like online shopping much. They are selling fake phones here,not sure about the details but they're shit. I mean, a phone that's $1000 less than in the shop and it's brand new? You'd think people would give pause but...nope, so blinded by their "need" they send the money and buy those phones anyway.
It's disappointing your watch situation played out as it did, tarnished your reward, although you shouldn't let it dissuade you from celebrating victories, there's great benefit in it even to those who are highly motivated.
Thanks Galen, I appreciate that. I'll take that to heart and look for an opportunity to celebrate victories more often. Reading this has made me think more about the importance of doing so.
Do it and report back.
Post title:
Victory achieved, and I survived the celebration.
You got it! It might not be immediately; I'll need to think about this and do it right.
well you just ruined the fantasy for me :P
I thought I'd better, just in case the halls of Valhalla became inundated with folks seeking their own chalice. You know how it can be when you're a Viking drinking in the halls of Valhalla right? One doesn't want disturbances.
there are a lot of rules there Valhalla, or at least as far as getting there is concerned, better keep those disturbances away!
Once there everything is supposed to be better, no pesky disturbances are tolerated.
Man... currently I feel like I am going through the valley and I am not on the mountaintops. I am in a moment where despite my best efforts to succeed (and succeeding many small things), overall I feel like I am losing.
I do take comfort in going from success to success but there is so much that is just... wrecked... I am trying my best to keep my head above water since I have three kids(teenagers) and a wife with a disability to look after. I worked myself through illness and into further illness...
I won't give up. I hope to sip from the cup of victory eventually.
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Thank you!
Been there brother, been there many times.
I don't have a magic wand to wave around and make things better, there's no unicorn miracles on the horizon, no white knight to come along and save the day...there's just you; your thoughts, attitudes and actions.
Brutal as fuck, no doubt.
But...then there's this you said.
So there's a way forward, though it may be hard, seem an insurmountable obstacle and along the way you may be filled with doubt, despair, anger...all of that and more. But, "I won't give up," sounds like you're giving quitting the big fuck you and that's what it takes, over and over again.
You're on the right track there, and with the small successes which will give you momentum or even just some padding when shit falls into a heap. It's one of those successes that maybe causes you to get the fuck up again, dust off and take another step into the fray. It was thus for me and slowly, really fucken slowly at first, things started to change.
I don't know if this will happen for you although I'm totally, one hundred percent sure the opposite will happen unless you stick to that never-quit attitude.
There's a lot of moving parts and even the best plan never survives intact when contact with the enemy occurs, things go wrong as they will for you too, but keep pushing until you die...and when you die, get the fuck up, brush off and keep going.
You can also reach out on Discord if your mental health could use a cuddle and the demons a fucken throat punch or two...I'm happy to provide both.
Thanks big brother. 🤝 (I say this out of respect. You are my senior and I appreciate you.) I shall try get on Discord for a bit.
Honestly, I have been fighting a lot of the stress of my situation on my own. I can't talk to my dad about these things. That's a whole other situation and he is incredibly negative. I know that opening up to him would just bring a lot of "I told you so" and "I knew everything would get fucked in the end" But he also has been saying so for decades.
Speaking negatively and not actually preparing for reality has led him, and me, to a lot of the valleys. I actually want to do an article on one of your Weekend Topics "What has been the worst advice you've received or given?" Which would be one of the things he said.
And don't get me wrong, my old man taught me MANY great things... but he became broken by his own fall and after that... we was mentally never quite the same.
Anyway... long story...
Meanwhile, I focus on my own life. I do not sit around and bemoan the life he set me up for, I am responsible for what comes next. Yeah... things aren't pretty right now... but it is not the end and it is not the worst... I shall not give up. Despite the shit I had to go through I have raised some fine kids. So I feel like all the bruises and pain and hardship is worth it. They stand on my shoulders and can reach greater heights.
Sorry man... where do I find you on Discord? I've poked around a few servers a lot of Hive people are on... no luck... if you can point me in the right direction please.
My Discord thing is the same as my Hive username.
OK, sending a request.
I will sip my sweet tea from my free refills imitation chalice...
An imitation chalice is still a chalice.
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