Growth can be defined by many things…personal or spiritual, healing or improving upon ones self, transformation, and intended or unintended consequences of our action, inaction, or experiences…It is a natural part of being human…but is growth necessary for everyone, equally? is growth something we must constantly seek and strive for?
There is no one size fits all for growth. There have been times in my life I desired growth, but wasn’t ready to embrace it. There have been times in my life that I would rather show up just as I am…accepting of myself in the moment. There have been times in my life that I have clawed my way to the growth I needed to survive or thrive…and many shades in between.
Suggesting that growth is a necessity for everyone overlooks marginalized people. It is tied to privilege and can impose a heaping serving of guilt/shame on those without that privilege.
Growth absolutely can be a beautiful thing…if it is something you desire, that you are ready and able to embrace, if it aligns with your integrity, and is not forcing you into greater discomfort or marginalization. If you desire it, but aren’t yet able to go there without neglecting your basic survival needs, then don’t force it…a time will come when growth flows to/through you with less struggle or resistance.
You are perfect just the way you are…YES, YOU! Forcing a person (even yourself) to grow, heal, or transform before they are ready, willing, and able to do so is contradictory to that truth. It is your choice based on how you feel about yourself/where you are at present time/where you want to be/how content you are, how your basic survival needs are being met, your state of being (struggle, overwhelm, etc), and the level of support you need and/or have access to.
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