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The Illusion of Growth Through Accumulation
We’ve been told from a young age that to grow means adding to the things we already have. We keep adding shoes, clothes, homes, degrees, relationships.
The Truth About Inner Growth
However, in terms of spiritual and emotional growth, growth is not additive. It is actually something quite opposite.
Letting Go to Move Forward
Emotional growth is a subtractive process. It is about how you grow when you lose things, when things are taken away from you, when you have to let go of what once was.
Redefining Identity Without Attachments
The question that each one of us is challenged with is this: who am I going to be without my past attachments, titles, jobs, bank accounts? Who am I going to emerge as now?
The Fear and Freedom of Shedding
It feels scary to let go, to shed and release so much. It feels as if you are going to evaporate into nothingness.
Growth Through Release
So yes, there is pain in the letting go. A lot of tears. You can shed them. But as you do, realize that it is through this release that you will grow.
Thank you Dr. Shefali!
