Originally Posted by
paulokes 
Emotional Maturity...Spiritual Maturity...
Facebook is good for some things. Saw this today and thought it was excellent!
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What is Spiritual Maturity?
1. Spiritual Maturity is *when you stop trying to change others,...instead focus on changing yourself.*
2. Spiritual Maturity is when you *accept people as they are.*
3. Spiritual Maturity is when you *understand everyone is right in their own perspective.*
4. Spiritual Maturity is when you* *learn to "let go".*
5. Spiritual Maturity is when you are able to *drop "expectations" from a relationship and give for the sake of giving.*
6. Spiritual Maturity is when you *understand whatever you do, you do for your own peace.*
7. Spiritual Maturity is when you *stop proving to the world, how intelligent you are.*
8. Spiritual Maturity is when you *don't seek approval from others.*
9. Spiritual Maturity is when you *stop comparing with others.*
10. Spiritual Maturity is when you *are at peace with yourself.*
11. Spiritual Maturity is when you *are able to differentiate between "need" and "want" and are able to let go of your wants.*
*& last but most meaningful !*
12. You gain Spiritual Maturity when you *stop attaching "happiness" to material things !!*
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In my experience, it really is a slow and simple process and much more about coming to accept the world as it is, than trying to figure things out.
Peace
P
Paul - This list is wonderful.
All of them took work to attain, but since we're sharing, #2, 4, 8, 9, and 11 are my tougher sticking points.
BC - I accept myself as a "work in progress." I try to surround myself with people with good recovery, who will help me recognize if I am letting one of my character defects take over, and help me access the tools I need to let it go.