Your Discomfort is a Gift
Dear Savvy Friend,
Discomfort is a signal to us that we’re on to something…
“Your discomfort is actually a gift from G*d. The Universe is reminding you that there is something you believe in more than what you are currently doing, and it is steering you to your right place. Your Higher Self is giving you clues toward the prize that awaits you when you remember your worth. There is something that you believe in, and that is the direction in which you need to move to find real happiness. In contrast to the sense of struggle that you experience when you deny your gifts, you will be amazed at how effortlessly and joyfully success comes to you when you step toward your heart‘s chosen field. We never have to deny our self in order to win.”
- Alan Cohen, Dare to Be Yourself
I’ve been more and more uncomfortable recently as I’ve been in a deeper place of personal and professional growth. I decided to become more aware of when I eat sugar, and to modify that behavior (it’s rough but rewarding! ;-), and a little won’t kill me…). I’ve been uncomfortable as I take steps to honor my needs, despite how those around me may respond. I’ve been uncomfortable as I step into new-to-me actions leading me toward my desires.
If we aren’t growing, we’re not fully living. And growth is uncomfortable at times.
We can get to these plateaus and rest for a while, taking in the vistas. But then we realize the person we’re dating or in relationship with isn’t perhaps one we should continue to be with. We decide that we can’t stomach one more toxic conversation with someone. Or, we listen to that inner knowing enough that’s nudging us to interview in an entirely new field – one that’s lighting us up.
Life can get a bit uncomfortable as we listen to ourselves, honor what we’re hearing, and take actions based on faith, not fear.
So, here is to loving ourselves through the discomfort.
On the other side is peace. And *bliss*.
With love,
Leslie
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