I accept Life's Challeges to Grow
Today's lesson came from a reading "Faith in The Valley"
The reading resonated with me as I read it as part of my daily spirtual practice that I wanted to share it with you
Your life has always been a process of growing and outgrowing.
You quickly outgrew your clothes as an infant.
You outgrew your shoes before you wore them out.
You took great pride when you grew beyond that mark on the tree, the door frame, or chart in school.
You were happy when you grew through puberty into your adolescent body.
However, for some reason, today it is difficult to accept that you have outgrown a habit, career, relationship, or even hometown.
You hold on, afraid to let go, trying to make it work, subjecting yourself to physical, emotional and spiritual pain. This is not a good thing!
If life is going to work in your behalf, you must give yourself permission to grow.
It it no longer makes you happy; if you are searching unsuccessfully for way to make it work; if you know in your heart of hearts that whatever it is, it's over - let go and grow.
Be willing to search for new ways to grow.
Be open to new environments to work in.
Always be on the lookout for people who are growing and willing to help you grow.
Never feel bad about your growth.
Some people will not support you.
Others will try to make you feel bad.
You might be afraid.
You might even experience some pain
Know that it is all part of growing and growing up.
If you need a little taste of the pain will create when you do not allow yourself to grow, stick your feet in the shoes you wore to your high school prom
Peace
Have you read any of Akosua's work?
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