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Articles: My Thoughts | Maturity
- Ms. kiran A
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Maturity means embracing the joys and hardships implied in our decisions, as we find expressed in the lifelong promise of a husband and wife on their wedding day: 'For better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, till death do us part.' A mature person is able to commit himself without fear, because he is master of his own person and not a slave to changing circumstances.
'For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven:
a time to be born, and a time to die...
a time to break down, and a time to build up...
a time to weep, and a time to laugh...
a time to mourn, and a time to dance...
a time to keep silence, and a time to speak...
'Maturity is being able to discern between one time and another, knowing what is right for every occasion'.
The person who is truly mature knows when it´s time to be serious and when it´s time to take things lightly. His life isn´t carried away by superficiality but rather guided by clear principles.Most people respect and value virtues such as kindness, courage, responsibility, honesty, forgiveness, respect, and love. They want to live and share these principles with others.
A mature person usually
Strives to live by a moral code
Acknowledges an obligation to society
Works to acquire self-knowledge
Develops a capacity to set goals, delay gratification, accept reality
Has a sense of humor and self-discipline
Is able to love and respect others as well as himself/herself
Appreciates differences among people
Accepts himself/herself
IMMATURITY
Infantile love follows the principle: 'I love because I am loved.'
Mature love follows the principle: 'I am loved because I love.'
Immature love says: 'I love you because I need you.'
Mature love says: 'I need you because I love you.'
Immaturity is the incapacity to use one's intelligence without the guidance of another.
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