We mature in four ways: physically by remaining healthy; mentally or intellectually by taking an interest in the world; emotionally through difficult Life experiences; and spiritually by recognizing the part we have in everything we experience. Our Intention to ‘grow up,’ to realize Bodhichitta, the fullness of our humanity and how we fit with each other and the Earth is the Urge to Mature. It’s helpful to recognize maturity as a process that comes with time and the Intention to do so. Most of us learn the hard way, through difficult Life experiences.
