Greetings!
Growth is very important in the lifestyle of every human being whether young or old and this is because it's the growth in us that takes us to the next phase of our lives which is the maturity stage.
Although, when talking about growth, it's nothing to do about age as age is just a number. No wonder people used to refer to this popular saying in my area when people that are of age are not doing what's expected of them in terms of maturity. People in my area would say, “Being old has nothing to do with wisdom.”
The first day I heard a woman saying this to an old man who misbehaved. I was shocked but when I was told about what transpired between them, I rested my case and didn't even utter a word against what the woman said.
What happened between them and the reaction of the old man whom people believed should be matured enough but disappointed them with his acts is just an act of immaturity which was brought about due to lack of growth in the said man.
Having opened our eyes to growth and maturity, I would like to say that I have really improved on who I used to be in the past to a new person due to the changes that have taken place in me and most especially in my behavior and relationship with others.
During my recent personal assessment of myself, one thing I realized about myself and my personality is that I have outgrown my anger. Before now, whenever anyone offended me or stepped on my toe, I flared up and got angry instantly to the extent that I would not listen to anyone no matter their age or status telling me to keep my anger. I used to get angry to the extent that I used to lose my temper and identity.
In fact, it got to a point when people were avoiding it just because of anger. Then I thought there's nothing I could do to stop this bad behaviour, but gradually, everything changed and I realized it's always difficult for me to get angry even when offended. Though it took me serious work through prayers and consciousness to overcome this, the last time I checked myself, I could not see myself getting angry at a slight or little provocation from other people any longer.
So, seeing this, i have got to know that the needed growth has taken place in my life due to what i am now experiencing in my daily lifestyle.
In conclusion, I have seen that I have outgrown my anger which in so many cases has put me to shame and dealt with me badly.
This is my entry to the hiveghana weekly prompt.
Thanks for reading.
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