Maturity

Maturity is not defined by the number of years you have spent on this planet, but by what you have done with that span of time. What have you done with the dreams you have held? How have they manifested as a positive outcome for you and those around you? Did you utilize your skills and talents appropriately to effect change in the world? Or did you wile away the hours in idle pursuits that led to little? I often recall the quote that begins with: When I was a child, I thought as a child... It refers to leaving behind such thinking as you age. Yet there is so much about our childlike approach to life that can complement our adulthood. Taking time to use your imagination, believing that you are all powerful, and playfulness all contribute to a well-balanced, mature life. Observe how they affect your actions today. Ask yourself if what you did made a difference for someone around you? Will there be even more far-reaching effects of a positive choice you make today? Then look at how you handle your emotions. Can you identify them as you feel them and express them in a healthy manner? These are all signs of maturity. What are you doing to demonstrate your maturity today?