We humans, like spring flowers and summer gardens, are hardwired for growth. The early decades of life are characterized by luxuriant growth as goals are pursued, ambitions formed and challenges conquered.
Think of the phenomenal growth in a healthy baby’s first year. The transformations as toddlers acquire language and muscle control. The delight as they explore their environment encountering everything from bubbles to butterflies for the first time.
Young children can’t wait to be ‘big kids,’ start school, play soccer, learn to dance. They are voracious learners who relish competence.
Teens count the days to the coveted driver’s license. Soon college with all its challenges and assumed freedom’s beckons.
Young adults are occupied with careers, marriage, family. Daily demands keep you busy, focused, happy. Life is satisfying, rewarding.
And then, perhaps, one day you notice something has changed. [...]
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This was first published on Courage Counseling on September 9, 2013 by Doris Motte. Visit the Learn More link to read the rest of my article.
