Growth Is Gradual

Think of increase -there you have it. That's growth.  Growth in simple terms refers to increase. Growth could either be increase in size, value, number, what have you. But when you refer to growth as a person, growth could be physical, spiritual, intellectual , psychological, financial, the list goes on.

Growth has its stages. It doesn't happen in a day. Most times, a foetus stays nine months in its mother's womb. During this period, growth in the foetus is evident but not immediate. A proof, that growth is a gradual process.

The problem is, many expect growth to happen immediately. They expect to become good at what they just started in a short span. I give credit to geniuses and fast learners, but think of it.. You crawled before you walked! And even when you started to walk..you didn't just stand, move one foot after the other and it all went smooth. It took time to perfect walking - an act that you probably don't think much of now before doing.

So why have you put pressure on yourself? Why don't you give yourself time to grow.

You don't have money yet? Remember growth is gradual. You're not smart enough yet? Read more books,engage in good conversations, growth doesn't happen in a day! And oh spiritually you lag behind? Make small efforts each day to draw closer to God.

Whoever you are, whatever your case maybe, take a deep breathe and say to yourself 'growth is gradual'. Because growth really is gradual.