What Changes As You Grow

Everyone grows old. As we get older, we learn from our life experiences - at least we should. I heard something recently that deeply resonates with where I find myself in this stage of life, based on what I’ve learned:

When I was young, I wanted to be well known…now, I want to be known well.

The desire to be well known seems to be innate in people, which actually suggests a deeper human need. To be well known is about the value we think we have based on how many people are aware of our existence. To be known well is about the relational depth we have with others. Age doesn’t guarantee this perspective change, but when it does, you know it.