I spent time reflecting on a bonfire as music played in the background and day slowly faded into night. My heart was heavy as I reflected on many moments throughout my past. This time has truly brought out the depth within me that I sometimes try to suppress. I have enabled myself to look back on past events that I typically avoid or overlook and unbiasedly seen the good and the bad. As graduation has been a common theme and my Bachelor’s Degree looms closer, I have been examining which specific path I want to take and how I can optimize my present moment to best serve my future self. With this, comes my passion for helping others, and, in the past, I have mistakenly felt selfish for taking time for myself, to rest, and to be still. As a whole, I have learned the importance of reflecting on your past in order to optimize your future while eliminating the perpetuation of toxic traits. Recently, I have emphasized the concept of reflection as a basis for understanding my personality traits. Another concept that has been prominent is the focus that certain perceived traits are actually coping mechanisms for previous and current trauma. As people’s personalities form by the age of nine, I use this knowledge to look further into why other traits have emerged following different trials within my life. This realization has allowed me to fully embrace all of me and connect situations with behavior. In doing so, I have cultivated a deeper appreciation for psychology which seems to grow every time I immerse myself in the field. The overarching point is that this level of introspection equates to growth. Reflection creates a basis for understanding and understanding creates a basis for acceptance. Acceptance of self projects into all areas of your life as there is a projection in which you begin to accept others. Recognizing ways of behavior that no longer serve you allows for the elimination of toxic traits. You slowly begin to create a heightened level of self-awareness and can stop yourself from repeating self-deprecating actions. The flowers are budding in my soul and I am breaking free of my cocoon.
Reflection Fuels Growth
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17 responses to “Reflection Fuels Growth ”
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beautiful, we all need to rest and refresh our souls. Reflection on our past, but not persevering nor remaining stuck there allows us to grow. It’s wonderful to hear you are taking regular relax the soul breaks. We are called to serve Christ, he has his special way of letting us know where he wants us. Well done my friend… Blessings. 🙌🏼 💕
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Intuition or in-tuition or inner guidance system or instruction system…
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Amen! Such a lovely response! Thank you for sharing your thoughts with me 🙂
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Great points! I hope this quarantine times has given some people a chance to self-reflect who, perhaps, have kept themselves too busy to think about that up to now.
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Agreed! I am always grateful for the time to reflect.
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Be still 💚 the best way to truly be. For years psychology has intrigued me. Over the weekend I requested for several friends to take the Meyer-Briggs short assessment. Ironically, in the 8 years it’s been since I last took it, I’ve become a bit more introverted. But am still an INFJ-A and I can think back to my childhood to confirm.
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That’s so funny! I am also an infj and I always talk about the test and how much I love it! It has been consistent for me but I am not sure how much the percentages have changed! Psychology is such an interesting topic and can be applied in so many facets of life. Blessings!!!
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Blessings to you my fellow INFJ 💚🤗😉
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Yes, I agree reflection is a necessity for growth. Time away, without guilt is so important to the journey. Enjoy reflecting. ☺
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You betcha!!
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Awesome picture
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Thank you!💛
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Absolutely stunning.
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Thank you :))
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Very beautifully written! <3
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