It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are. E.E. Cummings
I think growing up is scary. And I only know a small circle of grown ups at this stage in my life. Why would I say that when I know people ranging from newborn to 88? Because I believe we all hit stages in life where we have to grow up a little more than we are at present. And it takes courage to be challenged and grow up a little more. It usually requires more responsibility, a further sacrifice of self interests, better financial stewardship, and making decisions that haven't at first presented us with all the factors and facts. Like I said, scary. It takes courage to make the decision to accept the challenge of becoming even more of a grown up and continue to grow into the skin you are supposed to wear. Who are you? Who am I? Well we are in process and never fully who we are until all the growing up has been done. (Then we start to go backwards but that's a totally different topic - ha!) I've been in a season of transition and I recognize that all the things being presented to me are things in which I will be required to grow up some more. And I have to decide, do I have the courage to take the step and move forward into these things or will I stall out and remain in my comfort zone? Since I want to become who I really am, I am compelled to find an ounce of courage and step forward.
I think growing up is scary. And I only know a small circle of grown ups at this stage in my life. Why would I say that when I know people ranging from newborn to 88? Because I believe we all hit stages in life where we have to grow up a little more than we are at present. And it takes courage to be challenged and grow up a little more. It usually requires more responsibility, a further sacrifice of self interests, better financial stewardship, and making decisions that haven't at first presented us with all the factors and facts. Like I said, scary. It takes courage to make the decision to accept the challenge of becoming even more of a grown up and continue to grow into the skin you are supposed to wear. Who are you? Who am I? Well we are in process and never fully who we are until all the growing up has been done. (Then we start to go backwards but that's a totally different topic - ha!) I've been in a season of transition and I recognize that all the things being presented to me are things in which I will be required to grow up some more. And I have to decide, do I have the courage to take the step and move forward into these things or will I stall out and remain in my comfort zone? Since I want to become who I really am, I am compelled to find an ounce of courage and step forward.
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