personal growth

Is Pain Essential to Personal Growth?

Philosophical Writings, Psychological Writings

Is Pain Essential to Personal Growth?

Do we need to experience pain in order to grow? Whether physical or emotional, pain is part of the human experience. All emotions that cause pain, from shame and guilt to anger and anxiety, are teaching experiences that guide our growth. Just like positive emotions, they have the potential to bring us closer to our [...]

By Milan| 2023-02-14T15:38:29+00:00 October 10th, 2013|Philosophical Writings, Psychological Writings|Comments Off

Surrender to the Process of Change

Philosophical Writings

Surrender to the Process of Change

“Change is the essence of life. Be willing to surrender what you are, for what you could become.” ~ Reinhold Niebuhr. There are times when change can be confusing, that we don’t even recognize it as growth. We may feel sad or depressed or feel a pull into isolation without knowing why. Unless it’s brought [...]

By Milan| 2016-06-08T21:14:35+00:00 July 2nd, 2013|Philosophical Writings|Comments Off