The moment I realized I was growing as a person

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Growth is hard, it takes a lot of effort and sercrifice,
To be honest, growth isn’t always this big dramatic thing like you see in movies. Sometimes, it sneaks up on you quietly. For me, it happened on a random afternoon, and it took me by surprise.

It all started when I was having a misunderstanding with someone very close to me. In the past, I would have reacted with anger, raised my voice, or even walked away feeling like I was right. But this time, something different happened. I just sat down, listened to the person talk, and tried to understand their point of view. It wasn’t easy, but I kept calm, even when I was clearly hurting inside. That’s when it hit me I’m changing. I’m actually growing.

There was a time in my life I couldn’t control my emotions. Any small thing, I go off. I used to take everything personal and always wanted to defend myself. But now, I find myself picking my battles carefully. I’ve learnt that not every situation deserve my energy. Some things are just not worth losing peace of mind over.
and i have a foreword for emotional stability now which says "life is a comedy for those who think and a tragedy for those who feel".

Another moment that made me realise growth was when I started forgiving people without them even apologising. Omo, if you had met the old me, I could hold grudges like it was a full time job . But these days, I just let things go. Not because I’m weak, but because I want to be free. Carrying bitterness around is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die. I just got tired of that kind of emotional stress.

Growth also showed itself in the way I started handling disappointments. Before, if something didn’t go the way I planned, I would feel bad, feel like my world was falling apart. I didn't know how to handle this kind of feelings then, But now, I just sigh, pray, dust myself and move on. Sometimes I still feel sad, but I bounce back quicker. That resilience, I didn’t have it before.

One of the most beautiful signs of growth for me is how I’ve started loving myself more. I no longer wait for people to validate me or tell me I’m good enough. I now hype myself, celebrate my small wins, and take care of my mental health. I even started journaling and reading more, just to understand myself better. It’s like I’m finally becoming friends with the person I see in the mirror.

Growing as a person doesn’t mean I don’t make mistakes anymore. I still do, plenty sometimes. But I now take responsibility. I own up to my actions instead of making excuses or blaming others. That alone has brought a lot of maturity into my life.

Looking back, I didn’t notice when all this started happening. But it’s clear now. I’m not the same person I used to be. And even though I still have a long way to go, I’m proud of the progress I’ve made. Growth is not loud. It’s in the small things. The little changes. The quiet strength. The emotional balance. And I’m thankful for every bit of it.

So yeah, that’s the moment I realized I was growing in the middle of a conversation where I chose peace over pride.

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