We’re not designed to be stuck, static and rigid. Human beings are constantly developing—our bodies change depending on the food we eat and how active we are, and our minds change depending on how we use them. The need for the freedom to explore our world and our abilities is an essential part of being alive. Sometimes we’re not meeting that need.
Action: How is your personal growth going? As you reflect on your life, look at the ways that you are making use of the freedom available to you, moving in the direction you want your life to go in, rather than just sticking with what feels comfortable even though it might not be what you really want. Using your freedom to push boundaries is not about trying to prove something to yourself or someone else or about creating instability, but instead about creating greater long term stability and satisfaction by living in a way that is in keeping with your values.