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Originally Posted by Mynder  Don't. Don't even think about growing up completely. Keep that inner child alive! Be immature! Be playful! |
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Originally Posted by blossom I agree. Peter Pan had it right all along. Never '"Grow up", but never stop growing either...there's a difference between the two. |
I wish I could do that, but it seems impossible because there are sad things to deal with, things that are anything but childlike fun.
Loss of job, difficulty in getting a new one, possibly loss of home soon, displaced family, etc.
One of the things I've learned about emotional maturity is that life invloves change and loss, and emotional maturity has to do with how one deals with these, whether you see yourself as a victim or take a more responsible and enabling stance, and move on.
My past emotional immaturity has hurt me; I'm now reaping the cost. I see that I should have been more capable in my job, more responsible. Now all I can do is to do better next time, and hope there will be a next time.
I'm starting now, with dealing with my problems in a responsible way, not as a victim. I am responsible, and I will pay without complaining, will simply suffer the loss and move on. It is very sobering and heavy.