It's amazing what shows up when you are open to stepping outside your comfort zone!
Last night I was at a Session Meeting at my church, during which I have heard several members say, "I wasn't sure I could offer anything/I wasn't sure I was the right fit" when asked to chair a committee.
Maybe it was the Property Committee, from which the building maintenance and repair is overseen, or the Finance Committee, from which the accounts and budgets are overseen, or in my case, it's the Personnel Committee, from which hiring/performance reviews/celebrations are overseen.
Each of us individual session members questioned ourselves, when we were asked to chair the selected committee, whether it is a job that fits our talents and skills, and while we couldn't know the answer without stepping into the role, we thought we did.
Don't we all do this? We assume from our comfort zone what works for or is a fit for us. And then we get stuck.
Our comfort zone is not our friend. It is a safe space, but not one we blossum in. It is cozy but does not require our talents. So, stay there for long, and we develop apathy, boredom, restlessness, sarcasm, and even depression.
When we step out of the comfort zone, this is when our value resurfaces - even if we first think we aren't ready, we are. We are always ready for a challenge. Always we are looking for another way to show up, to feel energized, to learn and to grow.
Those members who are currently chairing the above committees, each made the choice to step out of their comfort zones, including me. And they and I have seen our minds shift, our talents show up and our appreciation for the role surface. Little did we know, in advance.
These are the benefits of getting out of bed, of using a new route, of expanding our circle of influence, of trying something new and of gaining perspective.
Open yourself to stepping outside your comfort zone and you will quickly feel the energy of life coursing through you!
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