"Even when a rosebud grows in barren ground, its petals open in their own time. Our 'petals' unfold in their own time no matter where we start our lives. Nourishing our petals builds our quiet power of becoming." -- ShadowsPub
Society may attempt to shape our growth and development through so-called norms, but each of us has the agency to nurture our journey and allow it to unfold when we're ready.