Poetry

Self-reflection is the Key to Lifelong Growth

There are two sides of the debate on New Years resolutions

Some believe it’s a fresh start, others say it can be done anytime

Ultimately they’re both advocating for the same solution

Take a moment, whenever it is, to analyze your paradigm

You will never become a better version of yourself

If you don’t understand what aspects need improvement

It’s a futile mission to work without self-reflection

But with a goal in mind, you can move toward a solution

This solution must not be understood as final

But a step toward betterment in a moment in time

Evolution has always been essential to survival

If we don’t self evaluate, we cut our own lifeline

As time goes by, new faults will be illuminated

Some may even emerge from what had been prior improvements

Growth is not linear, and its certainly complicated

But without attempting, we’re halting our own movement

So sit down, take a moment, invest in yourself

Self-reflect on what aspects you’d like to rescript

Be critical, have intent, motivate yourself

Change your life for the better, make yourself more equipped

Others may not notice the self-investment you’ve made

But if you are content in your own self-development

There’s no reason to waste time trying to persuade

Just know once you’ve grown future growth is not eminent

Resolutions are a lifelong process, not a singular act

But once you get in the habit, bind yourself to a contract