Thought for today: Don't Discount Maturity

We tend to base our decisions on emotions. While charisma and chemistry are strong indicators that we can enter into relationships; it doesn't mean, we may not exit them unscathed. Maturity and wisdom are powerful tools that help control the urge to enter into something for which we are not ready, committed, or prepared. Today's world appears to thrive on this now mentality that breeds instant gratification. The unfortunate reality is that immediate exposure doesn't allow us to develop the principles of patience and long-suffering that build character and minimizes selfishness or vindictiveness. The result is we're informed but then what? The perception that we must be "successful" is driven by shortcuts while we act (sometimes too quickly) on emotional impulse. The Bible says it all: wait, watch, be steadfast, unmovable, patient, planted, anxious for nothing, and tons of other synonyms. Require maturity in yourself and you'll be less inclined to tolerate the immaturity in you that demonstrates that you're not ready for the responsibility that comes with adulthood. In the end, you'll be grateful and reap the rewards of attracting and valuing authentic relationships.