Growth is not limited to our adolescent development. It far exceeds the days that come to mind of growth spurts and learning new things in school. I like to look at it this way: school taught us how to learn, but life is where learning takes place. We must be taught how to learn to be able to appreciate the skill set it takes to analyze, problem solve, and navigate in life. There is not a clear-cut solution to all of life’s problems, but having been given the chances to learn and grow, we can be better equipped to handle the challenges that come our way. It took me a long time to surrender to the lessons I did not want to learn but ended up cherishing the outcomes. Taking that step beyond learning for the sake of knowing more information is probably the breakthrough I did not know I needed. Having a renewed perspective of life and the learning opportunities that present themselves at every corner made me realize that I needed to embrace the lessons I was facing as I transitioned from my comfort zone to branching out into new, unknown territory. Trying to maneuver through life might be the hardest thing any of us have to conquer. I like a good challenge, but I like it to be on my terms. As unrealistic as that statement is, I think we are guilty of facing challenges conditionally. We put irrational stipulations and guidelines on our ventures to learn, and for some, this is the extent to which their continuation of learning takes them, but for me, I am not willing to put such a limitation on rich experiences. I will forever be a life-long learner. Every day is a new chance to view the world differently. We have the option to grow or remain on a flat line. Growing as a person is an incredible feeling. I have seen big changes happen in my life, especially in my later years of high school and after graduation. I have set the precedence for myself to continually be looking for a new piece of information to hold on to or gain insight into understandings of different perspectives. As seasons change, people grow. Like flowers bloom, growth blossoms. Stay Curious, Kayla ©Inquisitive Perspectives
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