COMFORT ZONE

There’s a book I’ve been reading—it’s been sitting by my bedside for days. Only two pages left, yet I just couldn’t seem to finish it. That’s unusual for me. When I get that close to the end, I usually have to finish. But somehow, I hadn’t.

This morning, I finally decided to read those last two pages—just so I could move on to another book.

Page 345."If possible, allow yourself to step into journeys that will completely shatter your comfort. The farther away you fall from yourself, the greater the opportunity to truly see the ‘you’ that has been left behind.”

I read the sentence over and over again. It was frightening, exciting, and intriguing—all at once. Like one of those “three-in-one” ads.

Even writing about it makes my heart pound. I thought about it and realized: whether I want it or not, things happen around me. They will continue to happen. Especially in this world—there’s so much beyond my control.

But I do have an influence. Even if it’s just a tiny fraction, my presence adds something—whether positive or negative. And I want my contribution to lean towards the good.

With my heart pounding, a mix of fear and excitement, I felt the urge to say “yes.”

Yes, to stepping outside my comfort zone.

Yes, to going where I don't know what awaits me.

Yes, to seeing where the road will take me.

Where will it lead? What will it bring? I have no idea.

Maybe one year from today, I’ll be telling you all about it.Or maybe I’ll have already shared the story in another way, long before then.

Who knows?

In the meantime, two beautiful wishes from today’s messages stayed with me:

One said: "Grow beautifully, with joy.”

The other: “A lucky person’s rooster lays golden eggs. May you be one of them.”

I took these words, tucked them into my heart, and held onto them with love.

Because beauty is meant to be shared. 💛✨