Comfort Zones

(Two of Wands, University Books, 1960)

Comfort zones are for sleeping, for taking breaks, and for healing. They’re not where ultimate success is found. If we stay in our comfort zones for too long, we will languish, wither, and our dreams will die.

Comfort zones, and the fear of leaving them, serve a purpose. They keep us safe. They are protective mechanisms to keep us from being hurt again, from experiencing loss and disappointment. If you want your ultimate success in life, then you’re going to have to consider acknowledging their roles and then decide to not be ruled by such coping mechanisms that don’t ultimately serve your greater good.

The image in the 2 of Wands of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck shows a man holding the world in one hand as he looks out at the world. Sure, it looks like he’s successful and has money. His view is from a higher vantage point than the surrounding buildings but check out where he’s standing…. he’s safe inside his own world. He’s going to have to step out from his comfort zone if he wants to embrace his vision.

Sometimes you need to take a chance, move into the fear and uncertainty, and embrace life outside your comfort zone.

Light, Love, and Blessings…..
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