Thoughtful Thursday & Emotional Adulthood
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EMOTIONAL ADULTHOOD
Have you ever come across the term emotional adulthood?
It may not sound like the most captivating topic, but understanding this concept can be truly transformative.
In fact, everything that I teach in some way relates to it.
Emotional adulthood refers to taking responsibility for our emotions and feelings, which allows us to maintain control of our own happiness as we navigate through life.
By doing so, we become the creators of our own lives.
We are responsible for both our happiness and unhappiness, and we have the power to shape how we feel at all times.
On the other hand, when we operate from a position of emotional childhood, we tend to blame others for our emotions, actions, and life experiences.
This mentality is incredibly disempowering.
I personally believe that the Savior serves as a perfect example of emotional adulthood.
He went about doing good, and was able to accomplish all that He did for us because of His emotional maturity.
Love was the driving force behind everything He did.
He understood that we would make mistakes and face difficulties in life - that was part of the plan.
During His time on earth, He spent the majority of His time with those who were considered sinners and unclean - those who made mistakes and struggled.
Despite this, He never treated them differently.
He approached them with compassion and love, and while He hoped that they would follow Him and become more like Him, He never tried to control or force them.
Instead, He invited and encouraged them.
In the same way, the Savior invites us to follow Him and become more like Him.
When we operate from a position of emotional adulthood and take responsibility for our emotions, we are better equipped to accept His invitation.
What would your life be like if you could stop blaming others and take responsibility for how you think, feel, and act, and ultimately the life you are creating?
This isn’t easy work but it is so worth it.
