According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, growth is a gradual process and is denoted by increase, expansion, and evolution. Growth is not an immediate process but a progressive one. This then implies that aging is a process of growth. However, of the 3 features that define growth, the automated feature of age is an increase, mainly in physical features.
As the years go by, we increase in age, a process known as aging. A major question is if this increase is associated with a corresponding evolution and renewal of mindset or maturity? Aging with a corresponding increase in wisdom, mind evolution and renewal is growth/maturity. Without these features you tend to age and not grow.
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In today’s society, the statement “I am growing” is used daily and everywhere. The intent of the statement mostly is to inform others that they are aging as opposed to growing. Usually, most people making this statement are doing so as a result of a specific feat they are expecting to attain by a particular age. It could be that they are of age and ready for marriage, ready for childbearing, expecting certain financial freedom, and so on.
be aging and gaining experiences for maturity. Kids and teenagers are exhibiting maturity traits associated with adulthood. Some go as far as starting businesses and succeeding in it, creating inventions, and changing the status quo. This is contrary to earlier observations where people in their 40s and 50s accomplish these things. This is because this generation has taken advantage of the vast array of knowledge and experiences from the older generation.
In as much as experiences help us mature, I am of the school of thought that the experiences do not have to be mine necessarily for me to benefit from them. Interestingly, this is what some of our young minds are taking advantage of.
Honestly, having these expectations is not bad in itself except for the fact that they expect them to occur because they are of age and not because they have worked it. You know, life doesn’t give you what you deserve but rather what you have worked for.
Knowledge and seed for maturity is still possible by learning from other people’s experiences. Always remember that the issue, circumstance, or idea that enthuse you may have already been encountered by someone. The wise thing to do then is to take advantage of such opportunities to empower yourself to become better and matured. Skip the stress of having to go through it yourself or make mistakes that may drag your life and growth. Keep in mind that the experience does not necessarily have to be yours for you to learn. As we seek to progress and succeed this year, have a maturity mindset rather than an aging one.
” growth is a gradual process and is denoted by increase, expansion, and evolution. Growth is not an immediate process but a progressive one.
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