Embrace the discomfort
December 20, 2006 – 12:41 pmI was in a yoga class tonight in Santa Monica (www.julianwalkeryoga.com if you want to check it out) and I’ve never practiced so close to other people in my life.
Literally, we were mat to mat.
But, you know what, the energy in the room was off the charts.
I cried.
You must think that’s weird, right? Crying in yoga? It’s actually quite amazing. Cleansing.
And, if you think that’s weird, you should have heard all the moaning in the room.
Now, I like that sort of thing. In fact, my friends always giggle when they do yoga with me because I’m kind of loud. But, I was a doormouse compared to the moaners in this class.
I actually have a point here.
It’s this. You’ve got to be willing to step outside your comfort zone to grow.
Now, I’m not saying you have to cry in yoga or anything, but stretch yourself a little bit this holiday season.
- Give more than you normally do.
- Open your heart more than you normally do.
- Do something you’ve been wanting to do, but you’ve been afraid of.
And, when it starts to get uncomfortable, go a little farther and welcome the discomfort; it means that great things are on their way.
Living inside the zone of discomfort is Step #5 in my 5 Steps to Identify and Realize Your Dreams.
And, I believe it’s also the most important step. When I look back at everything I’ve done in my life that I’m really proud of, it’s all been preceded by fairly intense discomfort.
So, this holiday season - embrace it!
Happy holidays!
Dedicated to Your Family’s Well-Being,
~ Alexis
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