As the year draws to a close, I would like to contribute this essay on maturity. It is from Ann Landers, and I believe the message to be a good one. I hope that it is taken as a goal to be reached for by everyone. The adult who is constantly changing jobs and changing mates is immature.
Maturity is the ability to control anger and settle differences without violence or destruction.
The mature person can face unpleasantness, frustration, discomfort and defeat without collapsing or complaining. He knows he can't have everything his own way every time. He knows when to compromise and is not too proud to do it. Maturity is humility. Maturity is the ability to live up to your responsibilities, and this means being dependable.