Update

There are seasons in life that call for a reassessing of goals, ambitions, direction etc. I've gone through a few seasons since my last public blog post. I have kept my thoughts private as I've journey the past year of so. Now I'm ready to rediscover putting myself out there for others to see. Not that I have a huge following, but the fact that it's out there in the public forum for anyone to read is daunting enough.
Today brings a new determination to be brave in the face of fear and of the unknown. I like to take the safe tried and true route. One problem with that is that I see the same old scenery and miss out on discovering other beautiful scenery.
Like a lot of people I have a tendency to stay in my comfort zone. It's familiar  even if it's not the best. But when I stay in my comfort zone, I'm in effect saying I like the status quo. I don't want anything better. Truth is I do want better. I want more. To get more, I have to take risks and I have to get uncomfortable.
There's a fine line between keeping peace and compromising your values. I like peace. I like for people to get along. But sometimes you have to risk disruption to stand up for what is right.
I'm getting better about being brave. I'm not done yet. Growth. like life is a journey that continues day after day. We shouldn't finish growing and maturing until we breathe our last breath.
If you read this, first thanks, and second do something unusual today. Something that says, I'm ready for more even if it means I get messy.