So...A Lazy Day

Today I feel like Tiger Woods.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not a professional golfer--or any kind of professional athlete. Truth be told, I'm not very good at sports at all. (Enjoy the heck out of them, though.) But, nonetheless, today I am Tiger Woods.

Because today I want to have a lazy day. Today I want to sit around and do nothing. Just watch TV, or take a nap, or just go wander through some interesting shopping area. I want to spend time playing with the cats. I want to watch videos online for hours. Or just go and sit under a big tree somewhere and enjoy the day. It would be the perfect day for it. Not too hot, with a nice gentle breeze.

The problem is, I can't. Lazy isn't something that I can afford. If you want to succeed with your goals and your dreams, there are no lazy days. Don't settle. Don't be lazy. Go for it, or watch others go past you.

Just like Tiger Woods.

So...Comfort Zones

We all have them. Heaven knows that I have them. I cling to them steadfastly in times of crisis and moments of uncertainty. But lately I've been straying more and more away from them. Pushing myself and trying to find out what happens if I let go of those comfort zones and try something that I considered...frightening.

You know what? They really aren't that frightening at all. In fact, I've learned more about myself and grown more since I started doing that than I have in years.

Comfort zones are a bit of a trap. They are nice and, well, comforting, but they don't let you grow. They don't let you expand your horizons and discover new things. As long as we let ourselves be trapped by ourselves, we can never take that next step.

I've taken a few steps lately. I don't know where they are taking me in the long run, but I sure am curious to find out.