GROWTH HURTS, BUT IT’S GOOD

I remember telling my sister recently that I needed a vacation to some nice place for a change. Things around me have really been overwhelming lately and the truth is, I’m barely coping but I am. As someone told me, giving up is so sweet but then, it costs even more to give up especially when we know very well we could have done better. We are always reminded that when life gives us lemons, we can make lemonade but actually being in that position teaches us that it’s totally easier said than done. The worst part of everything will be realizing that you are the one that truly has your back.

These days, I’m less bothered about things and I guess it’s because I have been too bothered about them. My brain is probably adjusting or accepting this new pattern just to feel better again and I’m actually loving it. I try my best to do what I have to do and do it to the best of my ability but I’m not going to kill myself when things don’t go as I have planned. I have been doing that and I only end up causing more stress for myself. I have always and might always be scared of things that make me uncomfortable but lately, I’m learning that these uncomfortable things more often than not, are proof of the need to grow.

The fact that something feels uncomfortable for us means we are not yet exposed to that aspect of life or we have tried to hide it for too long. I’m one person that is really quick to run to safety once I sense danger or any form of discomfort and that’s why the moment I feel unsettled and anxious in a place, I tend to think that place is not for me. I start thinking I’m just trying to fit in even when I know very well that I don’t. It’s hard to experience growth and that’s because growth is good. I was recently reminded of the seeds that are planted. Most of them if not all of them start growing after they are dead. And during the process of germination, it’s also not easy.

I don’t know if I’ll continue not letting things get to me too much but if I do, I know that I still have more to learn and live every day with gladness and thankfulness.

Thank you for reading through. 💜