Book one · source page 77
Growth
An emotion that arises from recognizing progress and change.
Why do I feel this way?
Growth emerges when you realize you are evolving (learning, strengthening, or healing) even when it's messy or incomplete.
It's often slow and invisible until one day, you notice you are not where you began.
How to change or channel it
- Acknowledge even small shifts, growth is often microscopic before it is obvious.
- Stay curious rather than judgmental about where you're expanding.
- Celebrate resilience, not just results.
- Trust that discomfort often accompanies true transformation.
A little more light
Living with this feeling
Original Lantern Project guidance inspired by this topic. This section is not copied from the source book.
Taylor notices growth after an experience that is difficult to put into words. Instead of judging the feeling or forcing it away, Taylor names what is present and chooses one supportive practice: acknowledge even small shifts, growth is often microscopic before it is obvious.. The feeling may still be there, but it is no longer the only voice directing the moment. Taylor has created enough space to choose what comes next with greater care.
“I can acknowledge growth without letting it define every part of me. I can listen to what it may be showing me and choose one caring next step.”
What might growth be asking me to notice, protect, accept, express, or change today?
Where it can lead