Fruit only grows on new wood.To encourage a tree to grow, we prune them. Along with that death, comes rebirth.It’s kinda the same for us, isn’t it?“Remember that growth always involves some pruning”Loss and a death whether literal or not, is always painful, but it’s also a growth opportunity.The death of an identity gives you a blank slate to work from.The end of a relationship brings with it future love.There is no better way to encourage growth than by some good…
I was listening to a great podcast recently about the growth equation: growth = stress + rest.Listen hereThe presenter was initially talking about how our muscles grow when put under stress, but the same is also true for pretty much any area of our life. When we face challenges in our life, it puts us under a certain amount of stress.Continued stress without rest leads to injury, burnout and illness. Too much stress can lead to giving up.Not enough stress can lead to boredom, complacency and laziness.But the right…