Johannesburg- Pearl Thusi's had her fair share of drama and challenges.

However, she wants us all to know that she's grown when it comes to making decisions. 

Pearl took some time to reflect and share her thoughts on growing as an individual. 

It's not clear what prompted Pearl's Insta essay, but she makes some wise points. 

"Life can be a whirlwind. It can be really crazy. We can often forget to let go and let God. You lose nothing and you gain nothing. I'm learning this. Choosing to grow. Choosing to love. Choosing to not repeat mistakes. In the heat of the moment one can forget what's important. The decisions I've made and how they will affect my daughter and loved ones. Would she be proud of this? Or would she not," said Pearl. 

Here's Pearl's full post: 

Amen. When you're in a good space, never forget the opposite of that. Open your heart and spread love for those who are in pain. Do it in the best way you know how. Life can be a whirl wind. It can be really crazy. We can often forget to let go and let God. You lose nothing and you gain nothing. I'm learning this. Choosing to grow. Choosing to love. Choosing to not repeat mistakes. In the heat of the moment one can forget what's important. The decisions I've made and how they will affect my daughter and loved ones. Would she be proud of this? Or would she not? If you're not proud. Take a moment to breathe and change. You're worthy. Even those you believe are not, they are also worthy of you love. We were not worthy of God's love but He loved us anyway. If there's anyone you know right now who is hurting. Take a moment for them. And choose to love. ?

A photo posted by Pearl Thusi- Real Black Pearl (@pearlthusi) on Jan 21, 2016 at 8:09am PST