This photographic essay surrounds the topic of self improvement in the form of metaphorical and in this case, physical, growth of an individual. Throughout all of the photos, the common theme is the slow but steady growth of plants and nature surrounding the individual which represents the time it takes to improve oneself but how in the end it is worth it. There is a quote that inspired this project and it is, "I'm not where I want to be, but thank god I'm not where I used to be." No matter how long it takes or how small it is, self improvement is very important and if you work for it, it is very attainable. A step in the right direction is still movement; it's better than standing still or falling back :)