GROWTH

The early years of our life is a mystery to the world, waiting to bloom under the nurturing care and love of parents and caregivers. As children, we experience a magical world of being nurtured, and every milestone is huge which starts from our first smile, babble, and wobbly steps that fills the hearts of the people who care for us with joy and wonder. The bonds formed during this time lay the foundation for us emotionally, and we realise the significance of a gentle touch and a soothing voice in shaping our soul.

In the jolly filled days of childhood, we witness the blossom of our young minds. How vivid imaginations ignite the spark of creativity, and a curious mind which seek knowledge in every aspect of our world. As we dance through the realms of this moment, we possess innocence and excitement in our eyes. The experiences gathered during this time weave the tapestry of our unique personalities, helping us embrace diversity and foster empathy. It is in this stage that we learn to dream, we make promises to our parents on the kind of houses we will build them, the cars and luxuries we plan to provide our love ones. We also pass through a journey of looking at various career paths.

The journey through adolescence is unique as it is filled with a rollercoaster of emotions and also a turbulent time of self-discovery, growth, and transformation. The raging tides of hormones and the quest for identity stir storms within. As we navigate through this period, we begin to experience struggles and applaud our courage to find our authentic selves. Through this season we fight with ourselves, our bodies, loved ones and even those we look up to. Life during this phase is unique as we begin to manifest the lessons we learnt as children, battling between what we were taught and the versions of ourselves we want to become.

Then, we proceed to become young adults who blossom into their twenties and thirties, where we learn about responsibility, success and fulfilment. We carry the dreams of our childhood in our hearts, hoping to make a difference in the world. Amidst the pursuit of career goals and personal aspirations, we extend our empathy, recognising the challenges we all face and the sacrifices everyone made for us to get here. The pursuit of balance between career, family, and self becomes a delicate issue. We understand the weight of responsibilities our elders had to shoulder and how they protected us. Hopefully at this point we are compassionate to each other, and lend a helping hand and share the load, supporting ourselves in this journey of constant growth and introspection.

As we move through the different phases of life, I hope that we learn to support each other regardless of race, tribe, religion or whatever it is that divides us. Through every twist and turn in this beautiful journey of growth and change, let us remember to extend empathy and understanding to one another. I hope that we celebrate the unique path of each individual, knowing that within our shared experiences, we find the essence of what it means to be human.

Happy new month

Until next time, stay with my love. Cheers.