Being spiritually disciplined can be a challenging task, but routinely being in the Word and in prayer really lays the foundation for achieving spiritual growth.  However, in order to build on these, additional items must be taken into account.  First, one must examine their heart.  Is it filled with pride or is there a humbleness and desire to really learn God's ways?  Second, one must take stock of their environment.  Who are the influences in his/her life?  What does Monday-Saturday look like?  Here, the Paradigm Switch examines the importance of humility and environment on the path to achieving spiritual growth.