Sometimes our comfort zones lead us into stagnancy. I find that when I feel that way, I’m usually being a bit selfish….self-absorbed, self-conscious, or maybe I feel some self-pity. I have never been a very sociable person. That’s something I’ve had to work at. I’d make a good hermit, a classic loner. But I also know that doesn’t bring the kind of happiness or joy that I know is possible to feel on a more consistent basis. Other people really do matter. Service is a never-failing balm for the selfish and sad soul.
I also penned these words: “Sometimes when I feel bad, and make others feels sad, I’m searching. but see only me. But if I look OUTWARD, peace comes to me inward, and sunshine is all around me.” A little bit of change can do mighty things. I’ve always liked pieces of Gordon Lightfoot’s song–Cobwebs and Dust: “Cobwebs and dust…I hate to leave you, but leave you I must….tear down the walls-gather your treasure and scatter it all….lower the drawbridge, the hour is late.”
Just remember: if there were no change, there would be no butterflies! ..and, Hey, talk to me. Tell me how you feel.
I feel the same way you do a lot I think as far as being a classic loner. You’re right, when it’s left unchecked it can lead to stagnancy. I might seem unapproachable to many people because I am quite reserved, but I hope we feel we can really share with one another.
We all have those comfort zones that, although easy to be in, after time actually do block opportunity. It’s the getting out of them that’s so hard to do.