Daily Thoughts

My Comfort Zone
Unknown


I used to have a comfort zone
where I knew I wouldn't fail.
The same four walls and busywork
were really more like jail.


I longed so much to do the things I'd never done before,
But stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor.


I said it didn't matter that I wasn't doing much.
I said I didn't care for things like commission checks and such.
I claimed to be so busy with the things inside the zone,
But deep inside I longed for something special of my own.


I couldn't let my life go by just watching others win.
I held my breath; I stepped outside and let the change begin.
I took a step and with new strength I'd never felt before,
I kissed my comfort zone goodbye and closed and locked the door.


If you're in a comfort zone,
afraid to venture out,
Remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt.
A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true.


Reach for your future with a smile; success is there for you!

[Ranaesheart]

Elaine - Thank you for your lovely post .. it is so very true!!!   You are a wealth of knowledge in spirit and a testament to the change a person can make when they step outside their comfort zone.

“Challenges make you discover things about yourself that you never really knew. They're what make the instrument stretch-what make you go beyond the norm.”  Unknown

“We choose to go...not because [it is] easy, but because [it is] hard, because that goal will serve to measure and organize the best of our energies and skills, because that challenge is one that we are willing to accept, one we are unwilling to postpone, and one which we intend to win.”

[lucindamartinez]

I couldn't let my life go by just watching others win.
I held my breath; I stepped outside and let the change begin.
I took a step and with new strength I'd never felt before,
I kissed my comfort zone goodbye and closed and locked the door.

This is my favorite part....thanks Elaine!  : )

[TrudieC]

I needed this.  I am locked in my comfort zone and need to get out there.  Thank you for sharing this.

[Barb135]

Elaine, that was awesome -- and so terribly true.  I wonder how many of us are locked in our comfort zone and afraid to step out............