BE A MATURE ADULT

 

                                     “Animals are born to a nature

                                      They live by that very nature

                                      And die to that nature” – mahatria Ra

The young one of an animal becomes independent very fast. In fact, it learns to stand on its own feet within a few hours of its birth. The zebra kicks its young one with such force, soon after its birth. In the animal kingdom safety is assured only if the young one moves along with the rest of the herd. Hence, the mother tries hard, as she doesn’t want to lose her off spring. But, animals only grow physically. It lives life based on pain and pleasure.

Man is the highest creation of God. Man is born to a nature, lives by that nature and can transcend that very nature. Unlike animals, Man not only grows physically, but can also grow mentally, emotionally, intellectually and spiritually and achieve holistic growth. But, how many of us make an effort to grow in all dimensions of life even after becoming aware of the possibilities? Man should base his actions on right and wrong, as he has the power to discriminate. If we are not using all these faculties, then we are doing gross injustice to this blessing called, human life.

Man alone is an evolving consciousness. So, we need to grow in maturity. Else we have not grown as a person. The mark of an adult is in the maturity that he exhibits. Age alone is not the criterion for growth. Overcoming so many of our limitations in our thinking and our behavior, indicates our growth. I feel so good when I don’t get triggered or when I don’t react to people who are nasty to me. Every time my finer qualities win over my mediocrity, I pat myself, I celebrate.

The world out there will spit venom, or speak authoritatively or disrespectfully or trigger you, but I choose my responses. I choose not to react. They get cheesed off, but I feel glad that my higher self, prevailed over my lower self, that I didn’t react or stoop low. “Maturing is realizing how, many things don’t require your comment.” People who are unhappy or disturbed are people who are not at peace. They wait for an opportunity to pick up a quarrel. Either they are high on ego or they suffer from some complex or they are jealous of others’ success. Whatever it is, they are not peaceful within.

When you behave like an upstart, when you talk to others in a condescending manner, by belittling others, when you keep boasting about your own greatness, when you think only you know everything, when you are ready to pick up a fight, when you are disrespectful, when you are impulsive in your actions, the world will keep away from you, as you are not a mature adult.

“Maturity is when you stop blaming others for your problems and take ownership of your own life.”

Our life is our responsibility. No blaming is allowed. As we grow older, we need to out grow our immature ways. We cannot continue to behave like a kid. As parents or as teachers, we must remember that children learn so much from what they see. It is our responsibility to set the right example. A lot of restraint and self-control is required in our words and actions. Our behavior has to be dignified. We should not let our emotions control us. Rather, we should be in control of our emotions. It is such a beautiful life when we don’t react to the world, rather respond.  We will experience peace and harmony.

 As mahatria Ra says, “In the sway of emotions, intelligence does not work. Hence refrain from taking any decisions.” Practicing this over a period of time will transform you into a mature adult.

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