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rojerono
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Jeannie
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Maturity
Define it for me please. Give me what you see as the markers of a mature individual.
For me - the biggest marker of maturity is acceptance. The realization that it really does "take all kinds" and loosening up that desire to label and judge every person you come across.
What makes a person a "grown up" in your eyes? Age? Experience? Emotional development?
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Posted 3/14/08 8:28 AM  |
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2BEANS
wow time is going fast.
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Tina
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Re: Maturity
Taking responsiblity for what you do and not blaming others for it.
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| Posted 3/14/08 8:46 AM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
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LB
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Re: Maturity
for me, being mature is a few things:
the ability to accept that you're not always right
the knowledge that you don't know everything but are still willing to learn
the feeling that you still have lots of room for personal growth - and the desire to grow
the understanding that success can mean different things for different people - and actually being okay with that
having a plan, even if that plan is just to change the path you're already on - just coasting is not an option anymore
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| Posted 3/14/08 8:47 AM |
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MrsERod
Praying for Everyone.
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Re: Maturity
Posted by headoverheels
for me, being mature is a few things:
the ability to accept that you're not always right
the knowledge that you don't know everything but are still willing to learn
the feeling that you still have lots of room for personal growth - and the desire to grow
the understanding that success can mean different things for different people - and actually being okay with that
having a plan, even if that plan is just to change the path you're already on - just coasting is not an option anymore
absolutely agree! well said! 
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| Posted 3/14/08 8:49 AM |
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CaseyGirl
Mommy to 3 Boys :)
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Jen - counting my blessings...
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Re: Maturity
I think the ability to think rationally has a lot to do with it too.
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| Posted 3/14/08 9:57 AM |
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hbugal
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Re: Maturity
Posted by headoverheels
for me, being mature is a few things:
the ability to accept that you're not always right
the knowledge that you don't know everything but are still willing to learn
the feeling that you still have lots of room for personal growth - and the desire to grow
the understanding that success can mean different things for different people - and actually being okay with that
having a plan, even if that plan is just to change the path you're already on - just coasting is not an option anymore
Very well said...and I totally agree!!!!
All I could come up with was:
"you know when you are an adult when you drive passed a field of cows without going Mooooooooo..."
You said it much better!!!!!
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| Posted 3/14/08 10:17 AM |
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HoneyBadger
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Re: Maturity
 So true!!
All kidding aside, Headoverheels, that was VERY well put. I completely agree.
I'd like to add: loving unconditionally.
Message edited 3/14/2008 11:07:37 AM.
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| Posted 3/14/08 11:06 AM |
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Saltricia
Hello...it's been awhile!
Member since 8/07 1035 total posts
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Patricia
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Re: Maturity
I also think a sign of maturity is when you realize the world doesn't revolve around you and you can put others needs in front of yours.
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| Posted 3/14/08 11:13 AM |
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neenie
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Re: Maturity
Posted by hbugal
All I could come up with was:
"you know when you are an adult when you drive passed a field of cows without going Mooooooooo..."
the first thing i thought of was
Having an umbrella when it's supposed to rain.
(that was one of the things that made me realize i had really grown up- i was actually prepared, in that sense).
DH always says that it's being able to wait for what you want, not needing that instant gratification.
I think that it's making the best decision- even if that decision doesn't suit your own best interest.
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| Posted 3/14/08 12:53 PM |
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headoverheels
s'il vous plaît
Member since 6/07 42079 total posts
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LB
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Re: Maturity
Posted by Jennie0898
So true!!
All kidding aside, Headoverheels, that was VERY well put. I completely agree.
I'd like to add: loving unconditionally.
i will agree with you ladies on both those points 
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| Posted 3/14/08 12:56 PM |
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Phyl
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Re: Maturity
Posted by BabySammie
Taking responsiblity for what you do and not blaming others for it.
I feel like I work in a K class....no offense was meant to actually K goers
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| Posted 3/14/08 12:58 PM |
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EckoRed81504
We are complete <3
Member since 12/07 6299 total posts
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April
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Re: Maturity
Age means nothing. That's for damn sure
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| Posted 3/14/08 12:58 PM |
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Ophelia
she's baaccckkkk ;)
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remember, when Gulliver traveled....
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Re: Maturity
Posted by MrsERod
Posted by headoverheels
for me, being mature is a few things:
the ability to accept that you're not always right
the knowledge that you don't know everything but are still willing to learn
the feeling that you still have lots of room for personal growth - and the desire to grow
the understanding that success can mean different things for different people - and actually being okay with that
having a plan, even if that plan is just to change the path you're already on - just coasting is not an option anymore
absolutely agree! well said!
what she said.
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| Posted 3/14/08 1:43 PM |
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