Our biggest growth in life comes from pushing through our present comfort zone. This process begins at birth. child feels safe, warm and safe in the womb. However, to stay there much longer than the gestation period would mean certain death for both mother and child. Life began for all of us as we left the comfort and safety of the womb and faced the strange and unknown to the outside world. Our first breath is often a painful experience, a cry of protest at temporary discomfort. However, without this experience, our life will be short on time.
Each step of growth and success for your child involves leaving an existing comfort zone. first crawl, first step, many new, first experiences all push from the familiar into the unknown. For a child process of pushing through their area of comfort leads to increased independence and the creation of their unique personality and character.
This fundamental principle continues into adulthood. In order to enrich our lives, it is necessary to step out of our current comfort zone. Personal growth occurs when a person moves from their areas and comfort into the unknown and the challenge of a fresh experience. There is a stage of risk and discomfort before any significant growth in our life. For each of us comes to a point where we hold back and resist. It becomes easier to remain static and comfortable than to keep moving forward.
What holds us back?
Whenever we consider taking a new project or venture, or you would like to put out there, we feel fear. Fear is natural, and can be expected. It is our body's way of letting us know we are moving beyond our comfort zone. Fear can warn us of possible threats and dangers. However, unlike our cave men predecessors, many of the threats today are not life threatening. Fear can warn you and allow you to be more aware and careful, but we should not stop you progressing. If you want to move forward on the path to where you want to be, you will have to face your fears. Unfortunately, many people allow fear to stop them, and do not achieve their goals and aspirations.
Do not be afraid of not feeling comfortable, and many people want to avoid at all costs. Everyone experiences fear. People who want to be successful feel the fear and do it anyway! Fear is part of the package. Yes, there is always a risk of failure, but it should harmonize with the old adage: "Nothing ventured, nothing gained. " child's risk of falling when taking those first faltering steps is high. Still, what a transformation in the life of a child after they mastered the art of walking! Unlimited opportunities open up in a child's life. falls and tumbles are soon forgotten by the shadow of new adventures and experiences.
Pushing through to leave your comfort zone is hard work. Nature demonstrates that graphically for us. chick pecking itisway out of the shell ,a butterfly that is struggling with a sleeve ,show how this struggle is necessary in order to bring life ,growth and success .
The good news is that once we have before our fears and it was done in every case, we have moved forward to the new location. Every time we push through and live out of our comfort zone we will never be the same. Growth happens!
Oliver Wendell Holmes, Jr., U.S. Supreme Court justice once said
"Man is mind, once stretched to new idea never returns to its original dimensions ."
I believe that this is true not only of our minds, but also that we as single people. Life moves into a new dimension through each experience we go through in life.
However, it is also possible that once we have pushed through our comfort zone into a new place of growth, we rest too long there, and create a different comfort zone!
Let's keep pushing through and moving forward to grow our uniqueness and live your life fully.
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