Growth

Growth is one of life’s inevitable forces, yet it often feels like a double-edged sword. On one hand, it’s essential for progress and self-discovery. On the other, it can be overrated—especially when measured by society’s standards rather than our own.

What good is substantial growth if it takes us in the wrong direction? When our inner voice urges us to go right, but society’s outer voice pushes us to go left, we must ask: who benefits from this dissonance? Too often, the outer voice—the voice of societal expectations—has been co-opted to serve the interests of a select few, leaving the rest to struggle under the weight of imposed ideals.

Growth is needed, but it’s the kind that nurtures our inner voice, not stifles it. This inner voice is our compass, keeping us accountable, curious, and true to our values. Strengthening it means listening to our own interests, honoring our emotions, and growing at a pace that feels authentic—not dictated by external pressures.

The real growth we need is one that empowers us to live intentionally. It’s a growth that blends positivity with realism, logic with imagination, and values with freedom. It’s the kind of growth that amplifies our inner voice until it outweighs the noise of the outer.

So let’s choose this kind of growth—the one that’s not overrated, but transformative. Let’s grow in ways that bring us closer to who we’re meant to be, not who we’re told to become.