Thanks for the reminder, Universe!

I came across a meme today that said:

“There will come a time in your life when you will have to choose between the life you know and the one you know you deserve.

It is important that you take the path that scares you. Great things come when you step outside of your comfort zone. Trust the process.”

I started a fresh, personal journal on March 1st. I like to type them up on my laptop, mostly because they are then nice and legible. I usually have picture of some kind, that I place at the very top of the first page that will help reflect where I’m at, and help guide me in the direction I’m hoping to go during that particular phase. The idea being, when I open the document, I see the picture and go, oh yeah – I’m supposed to flying free of old paradigms now – or whatever.

It's been 2 weeks and no picture.

Well, I saw this quote – which I am sorry, I don’t know who to attribute it to – but right away, I knew this is my guiding star for this particular journal.

Folks think I’ve been brave, making these most recent changes in my life: selling my home, putting my practice on hold; taking a sabbatical in the middle of turbulent times. I dislike dissuading folks – especially when they think better of me than I do of myself... but... between you and me? This has been scary stuff.

I actually have surprised myself at how scared I’ve actually been. I don’t recall being like this in my younger years. Of course, running off to join the Navy was scary, but in my recollections at least, I had no other choice, so I did it anyways. So why, I keep asking myself, is it any different now? It’s really not. I think I just had a lot of time to get very comfortable. I built a successful practice, had phenomenal friends – and face it, Hawaii is a pretty awesome place to call home.

That was the life I knew. And it was terrific.

But remaining static does not promote growth. And I’m all about growth.

I remember back in my 30’s, explaining to someone that I came to learn, to experience – and that this world is my classroom. I still feel that way.

I think what I’m wanting to say in this blog is just what that meme reminded me this morning: don’t let fear stop you. Don’t ever be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Don’t ever give yourself the excuse that well, she’s braver than me, or he’s stronger than me. That’s crap and you should know that by now. Don’t excuse your life away! Dream – and dream big! Try new things. Fall down. Lose some money. Lie awake at night and ask yourself if you’ve done the right thing. Learn from mistakes – yours and others. Spread your wings and glide right off whatever cliff you imagine you’re standing on.

What do you have to lose, really?

Your fear.

And isn’t that a good thing?

Do what makes you uncomfortable and then trust the process. Thanks for the reminder, Universe!