Meet Every Sensation with Patience
- Mvunulo Khumalo
- Mar 9
- 2 min read
Growth is rarely comfortable, but it’s always transformative. In this post, we explore how to embrace growing pains with patience and grace, breathing through the discomfort and allowing space for change. Growth may hurt, but it’s where true transformation begins.
"Meet any sensation with patience."
This simple yet profound lesson from my yoga practice has become a mantra for life. On the mat, it means that discomfort isn’t a signal to stop—it’s an invitation to be still and breathe. As I settle into a challenging pose, my body teaches me that patience, not force, creates space for growth. With time, muscles release, resistance fades, and confidence grows.
Off the mat, life operates much the same way. Growth, whether personal or professional, often comes with discomfort. It stretches us in ways we aren’t used to, pushing us beyond the edges of what feels safe. It’s tempting to resist, to fight, or to abandon the process altogether when things feel hard. But just as in yoga, the key is to meet these sensations with patience.
Growing pains are inevitable. They’re the markers of transformation, and yes, they can hurt. But discomfort doesn’t mean you’re on the wrong path. It means you’re stepping into something new, something bigger, something that will require a little adjustment before it feels natural.
Patience allows us to honour this process. It teaches us to breathe through the tough moments, to soften instead of stiffen, and to embrace the changes with grace. Growth may not always feel smooth, but with kindness toward ourselves, it can feel meaningful.
So, if you find yourself in the midst of growing pains, take a deep breath. Sit with the discomfort. Trust that the tension will ease, and the new version of yourself will emerge, stronger and steadier than before. Meet every sensation with patience—it’s the gentlest and most powerful way to grow.
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