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Does Personal Growth Mean Introspection?

True we have to love and accept ourselves unconditionally but we must always strive to be the best that we can be.

That is how we grow.

Self-acceptance should in no way interfere with your ability to be your best.

As a matter of fact it should have the reverse effect.

It should allow you to know the real you and to have an awareness of where you need to make changes.

This awareness will determine how serious you are in growing beyond your current limits.

Keep in mind that personal growth can be measured in physical, mental, psychological, spiritual, and emotional amplitude.

Take a moment right now to evaluate your life.

Look inside to examine the areas where you would like to improve on..

• Define your character.

  Who are you when no one is looking? remove all the window dressings, frills, and accessories, who are you?

• How is your health?

  Are you doing everything possible to take care of your body?

  Do you eat the right foods and participate in a regular exercise routine?

• How would your friends or people who come in contact describe you?

  What would people say about you if they had to write your eulogy?

• How is your mind?

  Are you emotionally strong?

  Is your self-confidence and self-esteem at an all time high?

  If not would you like to find emotional balance?

• How is your spiritual health?

  Do you feed your spiritual need? How is your soul’s condition?

• How do you treat others?

  Are you kind or are you condescending to people?

  Do you give of your time to help others that are less fortunate or has self-centeredness consumed you?

• How is your ego?

  Is it intact?

• Are you humble or are you into flaunting it or showing off?

As you look inside it is important to understand that there is no single recipe that defines how each person can grow personally.

It is not a single formula for each of us.

It is through fervent introspection and an acceptance for change that it can begin. Even though it may be slow and difficult at first, you must have the willingness to keep at it no matter if it takes a lifetime.

Remember you are not trying to achieve perfection – you are only striving to achieve your personal best.

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