Growth isn’t linear; I was always exactly where I needed to be.
All motion is relative. Maybe it’s you who’ve moved away by standing still. — Jerome Lawrence
I came across this quote recently and immediately appreciated it. It offers such a concise description of the disconnection experienced within interpersonal relationships as time passes.
I always love seeing people win at life—career achievements, marriage, gaining confidence, travels, babies, pets, learning a new language or instrument, home ownership, etc.
Ideally we all get to experience upward mobility in some aspect of our lives as we grow older.
On my second date with JT, I disclosed to him that stagnation is one of my biggest fears.
Now that we’ve been together for 2.5 years, he has ascertained that I need constant stimulation throughout my days.
Honestly, I would much rather refer to said stimulation as challenges to unlock and overcome.
One thing I’ve learned to accept is there are times when growth results in leaving certain people behind. It can be a byproduct of transitioning into our next phase of life or even simply cementing a new core value due to our own personal development.
This natural occurrence is outside of our control because we cannot control anyone else’s decisions.
The invisible and grueling efforts that it takes in order to work on one’s self often goes unnoticed.
It’s easy to point at someone claiming that person “used to be […]” as though change is a bad thing, all the while introspection requires you to take a deep honest look at yourself:
Isn’t it just as easy—if not more—to stay in the same spot?
Atrophy is a silent killer for most people who linger in their comfort zone. The sad truth is comfort kills you as you move through life relinquishing your potential, and accepting the loss of progression while you inevitably age.
Evolution is imprinted into our being. Why would we ever elect to remain the same?