What is personal growth?

Brendan,

A part of the consciousness work here seems to be personal transformation or growth.

What exactly is growth and how does it occur? Is growth and letting go of ego related? Is growth typically linear, or more of a ‘gone full-circle’ deal?

It seems like there are many traps to growth. I’d love to hear any insights you have on growth, and some of the possible traps along the way.

Jack