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Originally Posted by odyssey
Would we still be spiritual if we want to be someone successful in this world? It's a worldly desire. But what if there's someone who wants to be as successful as, for example, a famous musician or artist... is it wrong to work hard for that goal? I feel really conflicted these days regarding my own aspirations, wondering if I am falling into a trap.
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The conflict is not with being successful (in the world or otherwise). The conflict to spirituality is when your attachment to success drives your actions rather than being who you are (expressing your inner nature).
Its subtle, there is no issue of trying for or achieving success, its the attachment to outcome that causes the problems.