We always go back to what we think is comfortable in times of distress. Whatever we can hold onto that gives us the smallest bit of comfort: a boy, a friend, or a piece of clothing. We search for something that makes us feels safe, and we long for our security blanket. I thought that I must be some sort of exception to this idea, but when hard times hit, I reached for the smallest bit of comfort from wherever I could find it.

I realized that I was running right back to where I was comfortable. So this time, instead of running back I decided to handle things differently. In order for there to be light, there must be darkness. It is sometimes hard for us remember that we cannot grow if we are never challenged by the hardships that life throws at us. One of the biggest challenges you may face in life is simply stepping outside of your comfort zone. No, I’m not saying that you should go sky diving and expect to become a better person by the time you hit the group. I’m saying that when we are inevitably going to go through times of hardship and struggles. So, take a moment and realize that you’re sitting at the edge of what is comfortable to you, and that you have a chance to change everything. You are being given a chance to grow and to become stronger.

I believe the term awkward is overused, for things are only as awkward as we make them out to be. We fulfill the purpose for which we were created when we find the courage to travel to the edge of our comfort zone.

“Everything you’ve ever wanted is one step outside of your comfort zone.” – Anonymous