Growing Pains, Ed. 1

As we grow we run into different walls of realization travelling down the pathways of life. And naturally, I’ve hit a few grand epiphanies over the past weeks. So here begins a series of the lessons learned, entitled “Growing Pains.”

1. I refuse to NOT stand up for myself. I’ve spent a lot time allowing certain things to happen because in an effort of being mature, I’ve decided to let it “roll off my shoulders” all the while letting it eat away at my dignity and reputation. Yes, picking your battles is a trait of the mature, but I realized picking your battles doesn’t mean letting the presence of your army be ignored. What I’m simply saying is that while I’m not going to exhaust myself ensuring things always go in my favor, I will allow my opinion on the matter be known in a clear and concise manner.

2. I will not allow anyone to get the best of me. I’m a mature young adult. I refuse to spend my adult life bickering with others as if I’m a child. I will set my emotional temperment aside and say exactly what’s on my mind once and once only. What’s the saying? If you argue with a fool, no one passing by will be able to distinguish exactly who the fool is. I’m sure that’s not the saying verbatim, but you get the point being made.

3. I will find time for the pleasures in life. Whether it be taking a nap, going to the movies, reading a book, or listening to jazz while blogging. I will not let the stresses of the world consume my every day and hour. Life is about finding a balance and I’ve yet to do that. But I’m determined to find a happy medium.

4. No more dumbing myself down for the public. I’m a smart young lady. I have a very extensive and eloquent vocabulary (although it’s not apparent within this particular blog post). I feel like everyday I dumb myself down to seem approachable, I lower my standards and trick my mind into honestly believing I’m a dummy. I think this point is pretty self-explanatory. But in case it isn’t.. it’s like this: why hide God’s blessings?

5. Forgiveness is key. I must forgive in order to be forgiven. I’m not going to forget necessarily. But I must look at every mistake and wrong doing as a lesson learned and nothing more or less than that.

… Look forward to more “Growing Pains."