Raise The "Curtains" On Your Comfort Zone

As we seek to broaden our horizons, we are all aware of the boundaries that surround us; boundaries of business, government, culture, race, religion, intellect, etc. These boundaries represent areas which we each choose to stay within, for whatever reason. Often, these reasons include ignorance of the possibilities on the other side.

Challenge yourself to view these boundaries as “curtains,” which shield your view from the possibilities. As these curtains remain down, we are oblivious to the potential that lies outside of our existing zones of comfort. Instead, visualize these curtains being raised, allowing a view of the area outside of your current boundaries. Suddenly, your possibilities will be endless!

As Maslow pointed out, we all strive to avoid risk and pain, by ignoring what’s beyond our comfort zone. The challenge with which we are all faced is to keep the curtain up, and do our utmost to see past our self-imposed boundaries.

Remember that comfort makes cowards of us all. As long as we are comfortable, and have the perceived “luxury” of avoiding our boundaries, we will continue to put-off opportunities to truly grow and expand.

Fear is the big procrastinator. Confront your FEAR (Fantasized Experiences Appearing Real), and push past it. Strive to keep your curtains up!nnnn“The only way to find the limits of the possible is by going beyond them to the impossible.”

Arthur C. Clarken