My Comfort Zone

                                          Everything
                                  you want
                          is just
                  outside
          your comfort zone. 1

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! 2

Beyond a wholesome discipline,
be gentle with yourself.

You are a child of the universe,
no less than the trees and stars;
you have a right to be here,

and whether or not it is clear to you;
no doubt the universe
is unfolding as it should. 3

Move out of your comfort zone.
You can only grow if you are willing
to feel awkward and uncomfortable
when you try something new. 4

Leaving one's comfort zone is no small chore!
I've learned this first hand.
I can say that when all's said and done
it's worth it! 5

Credits:
[1] ~Robert Allen
[2] -My Comfort Zone ~Author Unknown
[3] ~Max Ehrmann, Desiderata
[4] ~Brian Tracy
[5] ~Josh Hinds

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