The thing we love to hate the most...growth. Now some of you may say, "I don't have a problem with growth, as a matter of fact I welcome it into my life". Well that may be true, but we don't always agree with side effects: frustration, heartache, headaches...etc. Although we tend to forget, one would have to wonder, "How did I make it this far", and as you began to ponder you recall the sleepless nights, stress, conflict of interest, and the many other things that brought you thus far today.

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Often times we find ourselves wanting to fast forward those trying moments, just so we can move past the turbulence in our lives. It’s very common for us to feel that what we are missing is outside the storm, or our current situation, but what we fail to realize is that there are so many blessings (lessons) that come out of those situations. Our “struggles” in life hold the very thing that will take us to the next level. So when you are being challenged instead of just going through the motions (wishing you were somewhere else, or somebody else), be sure that you are present (mentally, emotionally, and spiritually) that way you are progressing in life rather than repeating the same cycles. If you chose not to be present throughout trying times then you will more than likely be missing some very valuable information, or experiences that will prepare you for that next promotion, or big step in life.

I remember being in certain situations where I was very uncomfortable and maybe even afraid. I also remember thinking to myself while in those situations, “I don’t like the way this feels”, “Why do I have to go through this”, “Why am I even doing this”, but I also remember thinking to myself that if I didn’t go through with my current situation that I would never know the answers to those questions. That my friend scared me more than having anxiety (because I may forget what to say and sound like an complete idiot). More than anything I was absolutely terrified of not taking the opportunity to preserve (or at least faking it if nothing else). I just wouldn’t be able to live with the fact that I allowed negativity and fear paralyze me. So I showed up, I spoke up, and I took the next step towards my destiny. While some of you out there are trailblazers in life and may have no problem taking chances. This may not be the case for some of you.

At times the smallest things may require you to take a leap of faith. Just remember that when you are experiencing growing pains in life you have only two options: you can either step up to the challenge, or step back into your comfort zone and possibly revoke your future. Although growth is (and will be) uncomfortable, choosing to stay stagnant is unacceptable, and should not be a valid option.  

“A comfort zone is a beautiful place where nothing grows” –Unknown

….I  just leave this right here

Until next time my loves

Peace and hair greace,

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Crystal Dolford