Grow purposefully

NOT ALL GROWTHS ARE POSITIVE

Globally, growth is often perceived as a positive and beneficial phenomenon. It is something to be celebrated, encouraged, and nurtured. Unfortunately, not all forms of growth are good, profitable, or positive. Some growth, if unchecked can be detrimental to the community, its host, or wherever it is happening. We must therefore be mindful of what growth is, and the kind of growth we are celebrating.

Some growths are unsustainable, and can eventually lead to collapse or breakdown of a system. Some other forms of growth if not properly channelled can lead to decay. Growth, if not systemic, organised, and purposeful may become a cause for serious corcerns. A child is expected to grow at a certain pace, and be able to do certain things at some stages of his life, if he gets to that stage and he is not able to do what is expected of him it becomes a problem. Similarly, if a child is growing at an unprecedented pace, it also becomes concern.

Cancer is a form of growth that ultimately destroys its host. Tumor, fibroid, cysts, are all growths that disrupt the function of the part of the body in which they grow. Sometimes, growing without the proper foundations will lead to a colossal fall. If a tree is growing tall and upward, but is not growing its roots deep downward, it will not stand for a long time.

We must not be so obsessed with growth that we don't understand what is growing in us, or what we are growing towards. True progress requires balance. Healthy growth is intentional, sustainable, and must align with our core values. The relentless pursuit of something that we want so dearly, if not controlled can lead to burnout. Not all growths are positive, we should pursue meaningful growth, not just growth.

To a better you, Kamikun John.