64. The Natural Trajectory of Personal Growth is Two Steps Forward, One Step Back

On Episode 64 of The Art of Aging Mindfully, I share a valuable lesson I learned in my late 20's from the legendary acting teacher Thurman E. Scott. Thurman taught me that it was natural, when integrating new knowledge into our daily lives, to make two steps forward (progress, deeper awareness) but to be aware that one step backwards (regression) can be a normal part of the personal growth experience. In this light, progress is slow, steady, and incremental. We must embrace ourselves lovingly...