I have many passions in life: hobbies I love, people I care about, and mindsets I try to maintain. All of those passions boil down to one thing: growth. In every situation and interaction there are opportunities to grow. I’m passionate about mine and other’s growth.
Each day, I think about what I did that I’m proud of, and what I could have improved; if I can manage to do better going forward, I’ll feel accomplished. The thermometer for success in my own life has always been growth. If life ceases to be challenging, or provide opportunities for improvement, I’ll know I need to make some changes in order to continue my own growth.
I cannot force others to believe they have room for growth, or make space in their lives for it. I can help facilitate growth when I’m given the opportunity to. When others ask for feedback, I do my best to support their personal level of growth, not an immediate jump to an ideal they may, or may not, be ready for. Even in this task, I’m still growing and learning more gentle and effective approaches for providing guidance.
The prospect of my own or other’s growth, and having the privilege to witness or experience it, is what gets me out of bed. People never stop growing, and the prospect of that is truly something to look forward to.
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