So helpful, and I wasn't even the one who asked you the question! I'll put this into practice, thank you!
This!

I was saying to a friend via PM earlier on, I've been thinking about how far away I am from the person I want to be; how I want to be a better, more helpful, more generous, kinder person moving forward. But as I read this line, it occurred to me how grateful I am for the person I was and currently am, because everyone has to learn to crawl before they walk. Hoping I can leave behind the lesser-than version of myself that doesn't fit anymore- along with any material belongings that come with that- and grow into more.
I know I've strayed away from the point you were making, but I find that I learn so much in the way of unexpected "extras" from everyone's posts.