It seems like we’re always saying we want to get out of our comfort zones, take a bite out of life, challenge and change ourselves. But we rarely ever do.
It’s one of those finicky things that sounds great in theory but, in practice, is actually very difficult.
Think about it: Getting out of your comfort zone implies tearing your world apart for the sake of new experiences.
It’s something we all aspire to do, say we’re going to do and then never really follow through with.
We stay inside of our manufactured little boxes and never stray too far. It’s easy to get comfortable and not want to disturb our sense of peace.
Breaking down the walls means a world of discomfort in the name of growth. It’s not even guaranteed to work.
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Nothing needs fixing if it isn’t broken, right? Just stay in your comfort zone, and everything will be OK.
The problem is: Staying inside of your comfort zone is actually killing you.
The willingness to leave the boundaries where they are is absolutely poisonous for creativity, and monotony is the most common disease there is.
It’s easy to slip and fall into a routine and to just stay there, withering away in a sea of sameness.
But doing so is even more treacherous.
Creativity is the key to a fulfilling life. We are creatures who need to make things in order to shape and change our world, in order to give our lives meaning.
When those mental pathways are blocked, our existence becomes a hallow shell, a black-and-white, watered down life. It’s empty and bland.
We need inspiration, and inspiration can only be born from taking risks, from jumping into the unknown, from traveling into uncharted territory for the sake of adventure. Inspiration is intangible and mysterious. It’s the stuff giving the world its color.
To create is to live, and staying within your comfort zone isn’t just keeping you from creating — it’s keeping you from living.
You can’t learn who you
It’s one of those finicky things that sounds great in theory but, in practice, is actually very difficult.
Think about it: Getting out of your comfort zone implies tearing your world apart for the sake of new experiences.
It’s something we all aspire to do, say we’re going to do and then never really follow through with.
We stay inside of our manufactured little boxes and never stray too far. It’s easy to get comfortable and not want to disturb our sense of peace.
Breaking down the walls means a world of discomfort in the name of growth. It’s not even guaranteed to work.
Something terrible …show more content…
Nothing needs fixing if it isn’t broken, right? Just stay in your comfort zone, and everything will be OK.
The problem is: Staying inside of your comfort zone is actually killing you.
The willingness to leave the boundaries where they are is absolutely poisonous for creativity, and monotony is the most common disease there is.
It’s easy to slip and fall into a routine and to just stay there, withering away in a sea of sameness.
But doing so is even more treacherous.
Creativity is the key to a fulfilling life. We are creatures who need to make things in order to shape and change our world, in order to give our lives meaning.
When those mental pathways are blocked, our existence becomes a hallow shell, a black-and-white, watered down life. It’s empty and bland.
We need inspiration, and inspiration can only be born from taking risks, from jumping into the unknown, from traveling into uncharted territory for the sake of adventure. Inspiration is intangible and mysterious. It’s the stuff giving the world its color.
To create is to live, and staying within your comfort zone isn’t just keeping you from creating — it’s keeping you from living.
You can’t learn who you