Life Begins At The End Of Your Comfort Zone

 

 

For many of us, change can present itself as a challenging obstacle, especially when we have grown accustomed to certain methods of doing what we do.  Although that content feeling we experience in routines can be comforting, it is important for us to have room in our hearts and minds for adaptability if and when change may arise.

I have always loved the quote “Life begins at the end of your comfort zone,” mainly because it reinforces the message that, regardless of how inconvenient it may seem, change has the potential to result in something truly wonderful. Take a change in diet for example. An individual may feel comfortable eating a certain way, simply because it is convenient and what they are used to, but stepping outside of that comfort zone by making small changes towards adapting a healthier eating plan could make all the difference for that individual’s overall health, happiness, and well-being.

On a personal note, I began my journey in entertainment industry at age five. My mom signed me up in Ballet classes and I didn’t like ballet and I wasn’t ready to be the Nut Cracker. Apparently I found it boring. It turns out I wanted to take Tap classes and become the Tap Dance Kid. I grew up admiring tap movies with actors like Gregory Hines and Sammy Davis Jr. Little by little, as I got older, I started taking more dance classes including ballet and I love it now that I’m older. I’ve been through so many changes in my life that I don’t fear it. Change is a life learning lesson that involves many obstacles and I don’t regret any of the changes I’ve made in my life.