“When I first
left my parents’ small farm at eighteen to move to “the city” for college, I
was part terrified, part excited, and completely outside my comfort zone. As I
found then, and have countless times in the years since, no worthwhile
aspiration can be accomplished from within our comfort zone. Only in
giving up the security of the known can we create new opportunity, build
capability, and grow influence. As we do, we expand the perimeter of
our ‘Courage Zone’ and our confidence to take on bigger challenges in the
future.” (Warrell, 2013). The courage zone-what a concept! Stepping outside of
our comfort zone which can be extremely stressful and jumping into the courage
zone. “the common thread of wisdom they all shared was that in today’s
competitive and fast changing workplace, we can never hope to achieve success
unless we’re willing to embrace change and risk the discomfort of failure. In
short, we must be willing to get comfortable with the discomfort involved with
taking risks.” (Warrell, 2013) This does not just apply to the work place or in
ones career this is something we need to master in life as well. If we want to achieve
our personal goals we must step out of our comfort zone and jump into our
courage zone. I think it is easier to discuss in the respect of one’s career
but the reality of it is if we want the happy healthy life we all strive for
this needs to be looked at from a personal angle, as a Mom, that is not even
true, as a human, my most important job has been to raise my son. I have done great
things in the work force helping other people meet goals and strive for success
however MY TRUE ultimate success in life is my child. What kind of child was
he? What kind of man is he? This is a great way to weigh life’s true success.
My life can really be very bountiful for a girl trapped inside of a fish bowl a
good chunk of the time. I have this amazing child, I have a wonderful family
and amazing friends. As spring falls upon us I am hearing a lot of buzz about
people anxiously awaiting summer in my back yard. Nothing fancy, my little
solace but this too is a true measure of success, the people in my life WANTING
to be here, wanting to spend time, looking forward to it. Obviously I need
continue working on the whole fish bowl issue-as I do. As I continue to step
out into my courage zone, maybe my courage zone will keep growing and turn into
my comfort zone. We can only hope! Is this something you might need to work on
too? Dipping your toe in the courage zone?
I also want to
give a quick shout out to my Dear friend Eileen Troemel. Published in magazines
the list as long as my arm but now-FINALLY-she has two books available at
Amazon.
Moon Affirmations which is simply amazing and FINALLY-all I can say is
FINALLY. I have watched this come to life. I have watched her birth this
creation and it was a long time in the making. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/432900
Secret Past is also available now-a little saucy, a little sexy…. https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/426548
Simply
amazing typing her name into Amazon and “POOF”-congratulations Eileen! This is
what can happen when you step into the courage zone!
Have a Blessed
Day~
Love and
Light!
Agoraphobia
Gurl
"speak your mind,
even if your voice shakes”
- Maggie Kuhn, Social Activist
Reference
Warrell, M.
(2013). Why Getting Comfortable With Discomfort Is Crucial To Success.
Truer words haven't been said. Stepping outside your comfort zone is definitely difficult but often the most rewarding adventure.
ReplyDeleteThank you Laura. You have read, encouraged, and listened as I've struggled to this accomplishment.
I'm waiting for my invite to your lovely backyard as well. Please put me on that lovely list!!!