14 Ingredients Of Personal Growth

November 4, 2015

“Life isn't about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself.” – George Bernard Shaw

Even when we are “grown up,” we are never truly done growing – every moment holds the chance to deepen our wellness of mind, body and spirit. So here are 14 thoughts (arranged by acronym!) to help you move closer to all you wish to become.

P

PASSION
Invest deeply in your dreams and ambitions, and give them time to grow.

E

ENERGY
Place your energy into relationships, professions and activities that are rewarding and enriching.

R

REJUVENATION
Rest when you need to. Regular sleep helps the brain and the body grow and heal.

S

STRENGTH
Value and nourish your physical wellness through stimulating activities such as yoga, tai chi and other outlets.

O

OBSTACLES
Develop a healthy mindset towards life challenges. Try to view temporary setbacks not as failures, but as learning experiences.

N

NATURAL WELLNESS
Enhance your overall wellbeing through mindful nutrition. Focus on organically grown foods that will help you grow strong!

A

AWAKEN
Use exercises like meditation and mindfulness practice to nurture your spiritual self and increase your understanding of existence.

L

LOVE
Develop your powers of compassion through small acts of kindness every day.

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G

GRATITUDE
Gradually make thankfulness a part of your daily routines. Be grateful for the small things as well as the big ones.

R

REALIZATION
Accept that growth is a process of change… who you are in this moment is not necessarily who you will be in the future.

O

OPENNESS
Allow new experiences into your life. New books, foods, friends, and travels will expand your mind and make you feel well rounded.

W

WONDER
Purposefully seek adventure and discovery. Take in art, dance, music and literature to encourage your creativity and imagination.

T

TRANSFORMATION
A flower cannot remain a seed forever. Don’t be afraid of changing – trust the path before you and keep moving!

H

HAPPINESS
Above all else, make it your mission to live and grow each day in happiness.

This article is from https://www.mindfueldaily.com/livewell/14-ingredients-of-personal-growth-an-acronym

Julie Richards

I am Blessed.

I am blessed!

My Miracle son Michael. Holding My Miracle Grandson Max.

My son Michael hates me calling him My miracle child. I believe this to be true, because a month before he was conceived a month after I experienced my second ectopic pregnancy. If I hadn't experienced an Ectopic pregnancy and everything was normal then I wouldn't have been able to conceive in the December as there would have been another child occupying my womb..

I am truly blessed to be a
Mother and Grandmother

 I wouldn't change Michael for the world. We are close even after all our battles and disagreements.  At times I am sure he chose me to be his mum to keep me on my toes, to challenge my view of life and to show me No matter what life throws at us, Miracles can still be performed. It was tough being a single mum, but through Perseverance and Love, I survived the battle of wits, the power struggles and I made it through the other end a stronger, more educated person.

 He thanked me the other day for Being a tough mum who made him go to school even when he didn't want to. As Education is high on my values list. I wouldn't give in to his everyday bad bellies and headaches. (which occurred daily after his father walked out of his life)  He believes if I hadn't encouraged him to go to school and made him do his homework that he wouldn't be in University today.
He didn't always want to go to school because of the other children making fun of his lisp, and his fears that I might not be here when he returned. His fear around the age of six. But once he got to school. he was never any trouble,

In the secondary school, He was a grade A student, He played rugby for the school and for  the Aberdare valley Rugby team. He played the double Bass.

 At home, he loved to spend hours playing his game console. He is very competitive. As he grew older he would spend a lot of time on his P.C.

He also had a newspaper round before school.

Michael and Max (to the left) 

I believe that Kris and Robin will see Max as their Miracle baby also. As sadly they lost a child prior to his conception.. He has a very placid and jolly temperament and he also a very intelligent child. He is so very much like his dad when he was young. I love visiting him as he always has me smiling, My inner child just wants to comes out to play the moment I see his eyes light up from seeing me. I just love being silly with him and leaving all the worries of the world, and my health issues at the door before each visit, making my time with him Memorable, Fun and happy.
He loves his cuddles and the raspberries I blow on his belly. He also like to catch the bubbles that I blow. HIs favourite toys are the educational train and pull along ball that i bought him.

He has spent many hours playing with this train.
He also likes to play his fisher price pull along ball

I love My three Boys, Kris, Michael, and Max. They all make Me Happy and Proud.

Four important words to live your life by

                                                                                                                               

Relationships

7 Essential ingredients needed in making any relationship work for you

http://www.relationshiptalk.net/7-essential-ingredients-in-making-any-relationship-work-for-you-138.html

(Click the link above to read the full article.)

The 7 essential ingredients needed are:

Communication

I hear the words, the thoughts, the feeling tones, the personal meaning, even the meaning that is below the conscious intent of the speaker. Sometimes too, in a message which superficially is not very important, I hear a deep human cry that lies buried and unknown far below the surface of the person.
So I have learned to ask myself, can I hear the sounds and sense the shape of this other person's inner world? Can I resonate to what he is saying so deeply that I sense the meanings he is afraid of, yet would like to communicate, as well as those he knows?

Carl R Rogers

Honesty

Honesty is the first chapter of the book wisdom.” 
― Thomas Jefferson

Trust

A little girl and her father were crossing a bridge.
The father was kind of scared so he asked his little daughter: 
"Sweetheart, please hold my hand so that you don't fall into the river." The little girl said:
"No, Dad. You hold my hand." 
"What's the difference?" Asked the puzzled father. 

"There's a big difference," replied the little girl. 
"If I hold your hand and something happens to me, chances are that I may let your hand go. But if you hold my hand, I know for sure that no matter what happens, you will never let my hand go." 

In any relationship, the essence of trust is not in its bind, but in its bond. So hold the hand of the person whom you love rather than expecting them to hold yours.

Empathy

Sympathy means feeling sorry for someone going through a bad situation, while empathy means putting yourself in the other person’s shoes and feeling what they are feeling.

Compromise

Compassion

I've learned that I have a lot of compassion for people. I've learned that crying and admitting when you're wrong are signs of strength, not weakness. I've learned that love is more important than money, power, or sex. I've learned that forgiveness heals everyone, most importantly you. I've learned that laughter is truly the best medicine for the soul. I've learned that you can't take life too seriously. I've learned that sometimes listening to what others have to say is the best therapy. I've learned that how people treat you is their karma and how you react is yours. I've learned that I've learned a lot, but still know very little.

Love

Ways To Get To A Girls Heart-- 1. Hug her from behind. 2. Grab her hand when you guys walk next to each other. 3. When standing, wrap your arms around her. 4. Cuddle with her. 5. Dont force her to do ANYTHING! 6. Write little notes. 7. Compliment her. 8. When you hug her, hold her in your arms as long as possible. 9. Say I love you.....and MEAN IT! 10. Brush the hair out of her eyes 11. Comfort her when she cries. 12. Love her with all your heart Girls- add this if you think its sweet. Guys- add this if you would do any of it

Finally, in order to make these 7 essential ingredients work for you in any type of relationship endeavor on which you choose to embark, it is necessary to be balanced. Balance or moderation is paramount in anything we do; but most especially in our interactions with each other. The more balanced our relationships are, the more pleasant they will be. The more pleasant they are, the happier we will be and the longer those relationships will last.

In fact, once more of us practice moderation in our lives and in our relationships with others, the sooner hatred, enmity and war will be a thing of the past.

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