Comfort Is The Enemy

Of growth. Yep, comfort is the enemy of growth. It’s an easily understood phrase by most, but I’ll provide a bit more insight as to my personal experience. When I first arrived in this country, my nerves were on end. I felt exposed and hyper-sensitive. Before I could get settled into a routine, I moved to another city and keep feeling the sort of emotions. A couple more moves in the same year, different living accommodations, and I was still on edge.

Fast forward about three years and I’m not as uncomfortable. I’ve been in this particular place for about seven or eight months. Before this place, I lived in the previous place for a little over a year. Same complex, different unit, so my surroundings haven’t changed in roughly two years. I’m comfortable once again.

One of the many definitions for enemy is something that harms or weakens something else. With that in mind, living in my purpose means comfort is my enemy. Every aspect of fulfilling my purpose is uncomfortable. The overall theme isn’t, but the actual nuts and bolts of getting it done is. It’s beyond my current capacity and for the most part, without growth, only obtained through discomfort, can I fulfill my purpose.

When I spoke with Herb earlier, he reminded me of something we haven’t spoken of in years. He suggested to do as he does and write multiple selections simultaneously. That’s a stretch. That’s uncomfortable. That may very well be what the doctor ordered, ironic that Herb is a doctor too.

Today, Thursday, February 9, 2023, I am grateful that:

Herb and I spoke earlier. He released a new book yesterday. I’ll have to order and read it before our next conversation. It’s cool to me that he’d release and autobiography. To my knowledge, he hasn’t done that yet.

I got a chance to talk to Earnest a bit earlier. It’s been months since we’ve spoken and it was good to catch up for a few.

I’ve got solutions for most of my problems today. If I don’t have a solution, then I’ve got access to individuals who’ve experienced the same or similar. If not, I’ve got a great working relationship with my Creator and I’m more than willing to ask for His assistance. I’m also willing to listen to and follow my Creator’s suggestions.

You already know what to do.

What other excuses will you come up with today to procrastinate?

Be Great. Be Grateful!!!