How much life have I missed because of the safe zone, the friend zone, or even the comfort zone? What have I let pass me by because I didn't want to be stretched or uncomfortable? Just think about your favorite restaurant. Now think about how many times you have gone there and ordered the same thing. You arrive at the restaurant, sit down and say," Oh I do not need a menu, I know what I want." We are ALL guilty of doing it.
Some time ago I went out to dinner with my god sister and her fiancé to the Cheesecake Factory. We all ordered and of course I ordered my usual, Miso Salmon, no white rice, sub mashed potatoes. The food comes out and J offers me some of his dish. I took a bite and immediately my taste buds began to dance. I could not believe how good this damn salad was. I immediately said, "WHAT IS THAT?! How have I not had this before?!" Then it dawned on me, well of course I haven't had it because I always get my usual. I never want to try something different for fear of not liking it or for fear of being uncomfortable. I started to think about all the other "items" on the menu that I was missing out on and that made me sad. It made me sad because I thought about it on a larger scale.
How much life am I missing? How much life am I going to continue to miss?
What other incredible, life changing, tasty things am I missing out on because I am in my zone? What other things have I missed because I wanted to play it safe?
Step out of your zone. Take a chance. Take a leap.
If it turns out bad so what, it is an experience
But if it turns out good, it can change your life, ONE "BITE" AT A TIME...
#dearCheesecakeFactory, I don't want my usual.