I Believe Age Doesnt Define Maturity

The most powerful things in life can't be measured (not numerically at least). Maturity is worth a lot and sometimes it's pretty hard to find. But then there's other entities like fear, love, power, addiction. These are the kind of elements that drive people to commit acts that taken out of context, can seem crazy. Fear, all the things I missed out on because in the moment I was too afraid to act. Love, the things I loved, the people I loved didn't always love me back and yet I still gave them my all. Addiction, I've watched many people I care about throw their lives away because they couldn't be released from their vices. Power, it corrupts. At first I believed that compared to all this madness, maturity is meaningless. But maybe maturity is the one thing that can save us from our irrational decisions.

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MamaButterfly · F

You sound like a mature girl for your age. I know you said that cannot be measured numerically, and I don't think maturity comes with age either. It is developed by experience and life lessons. Heck I know some 18-20 year old people that act and are more mature than some folks my age. Some people experience a great deal in life before the age of 30 and how they handle those situations is what makes them grow into mature adults. I still see (even in my workplace) grown women who act like they are still high school with the pettiness of gossip and rumors....ugh! I don't have time for people like that.
I agree with Oosure, you are doing good. Keep that mindset, you will go far in life with that most positive attitude. As, life goes on and you encounter the demands of what is expected of you and what is not, you will continue to grow in that respect as well.

I agree with everything that you said too.
God Bless.

Solona · 31-35, F

Awe thanks! I love butterflies

76starships · 46-50, M

Maturity can be the key to keep from losing yourself to the rest of your list. It certainly helped me. And it's always developing. It thought I was "mature for my age" when I was younger and was I wrong. I knew nothing. Only time taught me, though.

Solona · 31-35, F

Time can be a powerful instructor

76starships · 46-50, M

If you have the patience to listen. That's where the maturity kicks in.

Solona · 31-35, F

@76starships: very true

SWisGoingWoke · M

You're doing alright. Keep up the good thoughts.

Tukudo · 41-45, M

Only conscious experience makes maturity!

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