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You’re Growing, Even If It’s Invisible

Aug 1, 2025
Dive into the journey of personal growth and the challenges that come with it. Discover how attachment styles shape our connections and why emotional well-being often takes time. Learn from a captivating story in Hindu philosophy about a farmer whose impatience disrupts his crops, reminding us that true progress often happens out of sight. Embrace the idea that nurturing our growth, much like seeds, leads to lasting change.
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ANECDOTE

The Farmer's Patience Parable

  • A Hindu parable tells of a farmer who pulled on his plant shoots to speed growth but weakened their roots.
  • His neighbor trusted the natural pace and nurtured the plants, resulting in thriving crops.
INSIGHT

Invisible Gradual Growth

  • Growth often happens too gradually to notice day by day but is evident over longer periods.
  • Like a friend's child, change accumulates and becomes visible only after time.
ADVICE

Trust Your Healing Process

  • Trust your healing process without forcing it or demanding immediate results.
  • Focus on nurturing yourself gently like a tree absorbing water and sunlight.
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