It's inherent in everything in nature to grow.  And because energy is always moving, if something isn't growing it's disintegrating.   There is no holding pattern, no status quo.  Something is either expanding or contracting.   As beings, we're wired for expansion and fuller expression.  Opportunity to grow is everywhere but it takes awareness to grow; awareness of self, awareness of environment, and awareness of choices, to name a few.   Sometimes we have growth as our intention yet fall short of our potential.  We're focused on opportunity - perhaps people who can connect us and circumstances that fit with our vision - exterior blessings for that big break.    In reviewing scholarship applications I noticed that one applicant had designed a personal logo which was watermarked on each page of her submission.  H er personal brand - values and intentions - were represented by this design and through her application she expanded on who she was and how she was looking to serve.   Are we looking for opportunity in people other than ourselves? Are we ignoring the attitudes and actions that identify ourselves that can block or edge our 'luck' along?   Click here  to continue reading this Aha Moment.