The War

A battle rages every moment between conflicting needs. Today I'm feeling the pull between comfort and growth. I need to make a difficult decision. A life-altering choice. And I'd rather hide under the covers than face what I know is true. A truth that will upset my applecart and radically change my life. Not to mention pretty much destroy all my comfort in multiple areas.

Comfort can also be described by safety, security, predictability, routine, "the known," tried and true, the status quo or certainty. It's the feeling of tradition, Grandma's house and turkey at Thanksgiving. There's nothing wrong with traditions. Unless you are a family of one or two cooking a huge turkey dinner! Who will eat all that?! It's impractical and just doesn't fit. My point is, engaging in routines just for the sake of comfort does not help you grow, adapt and embrace the future.

I'm an earth sign, so I don't like being uprooted. It's hard on me. I also realize that change comes whether you want it or not, so it's best to embrace it and do your best to determine your direction. The best thing I can do is allow myself to mourn the loss of a comfortable life while still planning for the next phase.

Every choice involves the rejection of all other choices, and therefore loss. Not making a choice still hands you loss, just not of your own choosing. Cruel, that. A head in the sand leaves your rear ripe for kicking. Better to meet the challenge with full awareness and the opportunity to duck and weave.

Wish me luck!

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Kiki Lynn Renze
Personal Empowerment Partner & Health-Style Coach
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