I have a tumblr page that I use every once in a while when I find interesting quotes, articles, images, or almost on the internet that is interesting to me. What I've noticed is that I post more frequently when I become more introspective (see: emotional) because things in my life aren't going the way I want it to. This could be after a breakup, the stress of finding a job, or overall anxiety in life. It's fascinating to me that raw, powerful stories come from deep loss, which is when personal growth can take hold.

From a biological point of view, those things that have the proper nutrients, space, and nurture grow the fullest and reach their potential. They have a very consistent and predictable life and as a whole, those populations do the best. On the contrary, it is those things that experience systemic shock to their environments that do poorly, however, it is where change and evolution really happens. Many prefer the former - a consistent life that has a predictable and good outcome. I'm not sure I believe that 100%. A rich life is one that has it's very difficult times where all seems lost only to come back from the brink and become a better someone. I personally try to push myself in situations I'm not comfortable with to see and understand what I can handle. With every little action and decision, I am pushing myself to grow.