Maturing

Am I maturing? The natural answer is yes. And I also think that, given all the experiences and changes, I have grown and improved in many ways. Is that maturing?

What is the definition of maturing?

Being less childish was the first thing that came to my mind. If so, nope, I'm not maturing. If anything, I am now more comfortable with being childish when I want to be. I no longer feel obliged to make myself look older, more sophisticated or "matured". Also, I feel that I have the license to act as childishly as I like since people who know me and matter to me, know me well enough (I've not got more to add or prove to them). People who do not know me yet should get to know the real me instead of my nice facade. Nowadays, I even stay "natural" when I go to interviews, or when meeting people I would normally want to impress. No more trying to look polished and refined... except when really necessary.

I was chatting with a friend about how we've changed since we met. Thank goodness for change! Some of us are resistant to it. Some even abhor it. I am now appreciative of it. Once again, thank goodness for our ability to change... to change ourselves, others, and the environment around us, etc. The change we can effect may not be huge or immediate, but every action will spawn a reaction. Do take note that this is not physics, so don't expect equivalent results for the amount of effort that you put in.

Don't be disheartened by:
- change
- the lack of it
- the current state of things

Things can only get better if they are bad. If it gets worse, curse and channel your unhappiness into motivation to improve things. Easier said than done, I know. Well, we have to be optimistic.