The Comfort Zone

 

I used to have a comfort zone, where I knew I couldn’t fail.

The same four walls of busy work, were really more like jail.

 

I longed so much to do the things I’d never done before,

But I 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 diamonds, furs & such.

 

I claimed to be busy, with the things inside my 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 and stepped outside to let the change begin.

 

I took a step and with new strength I’d never felt before,

I kissed my comfort zone good-bye, closed and locked the door.

 

If you are 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,

Greet your future with a smile, success is there for you!

 

Author unknown (received from Emmert & Elsie).

 

Post this up somewhere you’ll see it every day.  Take a step outside your comfort zone one time each day.  Just baby steps.  Eventually, you’ll like it so much there, that you won’t want to go back home to your comfort zone!  E.