Ability to Transcend
Mature persons are able to transcend their desires and wants and are capable of surrendering themselves to a power greater than themselves. As religious, they strike a balance between excessive possessiveness and total detachment. They are capable of personal asceticism, refusing to follow their spontaneous and primary drives and instincts. They are capable of altruistic love and self-giving, dedication and commitment which give meaning to their life and make them happy and contented. They are truly compassionate in how they relate to life and others.