When do we stop growing?
Today, I heard a class and in that class an example was given:-
As a child we physically grow, and that can be seen by out growing shoes and clothes. But, there comes a time when the shoes stay the same size and so do the clothes and it stays like that forever. SO, Then the question is how do we grow, in what aspect do we grow?
Without growth of the personal and spiritual kind, what is the meaning of life? Where is our growth? What is the purpose of life?
So when do we stop growing? I hope you agree with me – the answer is never!
Money is needed. Things are needed. But, how much is enough and how much is greed?
For me growth is not related to money, material stuff, or how friends and family I have.
It is about internal peace, happiness, courage, self respect and just being a good Soul. Reducing negative karma and increasing good karmas. Not getting stuck in the pain and sorrow of life. That is the beauty of life, becoming better than I was yesterday. That is growth.
Thank you for popping by. Do share your thoughts in this in the comments below.
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You’re right Bella, we never stop growing. Beautiful post.
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Thank you. Yes it was an inspiring thought from the class.
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We never stop growing because God is continually giving us joys and experiences to learn from. 🙂
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So True.
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So true Bella. WE never stop growing. The question is in what direction are we growing – for good or for bad. We make that decision, and I pray I always choose that good and acceptable path!
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Thanks Pete. I too pray that I make the right decision/path always. Happy Sunday and happy rest of the week.
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Beautiful post Bella
Life goes on but how it goes that counts ! The purpose of life & the conscious efforts to grow in sync with that are the key . Blessed times!
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Kamakhya , thank you for a beautiful comment.
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Growth indeed is the definition of life itself. As we truly keep growing, it stops being associated with anything material but our own perspectives and ability to live a good life. A very beautiful post.
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Thank you for your comment filled with wisdom.
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My pleasure.
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We should in theory never stop growing, but I think many of us do when we lose our sense of childlike wonder. Great post, Bella!
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Thank you , great comment
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Yes growing up is a lifelong process
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Thank you
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I do believe your are right about this, Bella. Growing is also about learning and reading and discovering more about other people and cultures which leads to understanding.
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Thank you. And more about our own self, polish i the rough diamond into a polished one .
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Well said and I agree 100% with your thought process on this. Thanks for sharing.
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Thank you
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To stop growing is to stop living. We must also choose to grow in the right direction. I like this thought provoking post. Thanks.
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Aww thank you for your kind comment
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I always say when I lose interest in growing and learning new things, just shoot me. 🙂 I believe we continue to grow even in the afterlife. At least, I hope so!
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Aww oh dear. I like the thought that we grow in the after life.
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