Being vs. Doing: The Core of True Growth

This is the beginning of a new week—a fresh start filled with grace, mercy, and new opportunities. But as we move forward, I want to challenge you with a thought: Are you focused on being better or just doing better?

There’s a difference.

“Doing better” is often tied to circumstances. It’s reactionary. It’s about adjusting actions based on what’s happening around you. You do better at work when you’re being watched. You do better in relationships when things are going well. But what happens when no one is looking? What happens when life throws challenges your way? Doing better becomes optional.

“Being better,” on the other hand, is internal. It’s who you are at your core, regardless of circumstances. When you arebetter, your actions naturally align with that truth. Your decisions reflect your values, not just the situation at hand. And that’s where real, lasting growth happens.

No Curses, Just Life

So often, we blame life’s difficulties on external forces—bad luck, spiritual attacks, divine tests. And while I won’t dismiss the spiritual side of life, I also believe many of our struggles are just that—life. Some hardships are unavoidable, but others? They are self-inflicted.

That’s where self-awareness comes in.

How do you know if you are the issue? You ask yourself the tough questions:

• Who am I in this situation?
• What role did I play?
• When did things start to shift?
• Where could I have made a different choice?
• Why am I repeating certain patterns?
• How can I change?

Self-checks like these aren’t about beating yourself up; they’re about accountability. If we want better, we have to bebetter first.

Final Thoughts

At the end of the day, growth isn’t just about changing what we do—it’s about transforming who we are. And that starts with honesty, reflection, and a willingness to be different, even when no one is watching.

This week, let’s focus less on performing and more on becoming. Because when we truly are better, the “doing” takes care of itself.

Let’s talk—how do you balance being vs. doing in your own life? Drop a comment below! 💛

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