Conquering The Hindrances
More than the thrills and the perks of being a certified member of the adolescent sector, there are many important aspects that should first be considered before leaping into adolescence. Some of these issues may be trivial, while some may be complex and very complicated. Among these complex and complicated matters are the problems that one has to face before becoming an adult; a rite of passage, as some would call it. These are the challenges that one has to overcome; issues and battles that should be won over, once and for all. If you are one of those who are at the point of transition from childhood to pre-adolescence, better take note of what I have to say; this just might help you get through.
The most important challenge of entering a new phase, any phase, for that matter, is the challenge of overcoming the things that hinder growth and development. A case in point: A friend of mine, Janna, has a somewhat trivial problem: she cannot throw her old stuffs away. You might say that there’s no point in throwing your old stuffs away, especially since these are the things you grew up with; the things you’ve grown accustomed to since you were a child. Poin taken. But janna’s case is special because she cannot throw her old stuffed toys away. Consequently, she cannot sleep over at a friend’s house without bringing all her stuffed animals with her. This practice does not sit well with her friends, and so they avoided asking her to join them in slumber parties since then.
While you may argue that the friends of Janna are very shallow-minded for letting these practices get in the way of their friendship, the point of the matter is this: When something hinders you from growing and developing your full potential, you should find means to fight it. Or else, it will gobble you up, so to speak. It will impair you and your ability to seek a sense of development.
