They say growth begins at the end of your comfort zone.
It’s true.
There’s two ways to break past this zone:
Jump off the edge and just do it
Mental Expansion
(1) is talked about often. Do things that scare you, make you uncomfortable, etc.
(2) isn’t talked about enough. It may be more effective, and for some, a per-requisite to effectively pursue (1).
We all live in cages. Mental cages we create (or inherit from the outside world) that define what’s possible for us - in relationships, career and life.
Many of us are happy to live life in our cages.
It’s comfortable. It’s known. So much that most times we don’t even see the cage.
It can be a good life. There can be ups and downs, but it’s still a good life.
But do you ever wonder what lies beyond the cage? Beyond your perceived limits?
Do you ever wonder if there is more? If there are more possibilities for you, much much more than you can imagine today?
If you do, it may be time to leave your cage. To blow past the invisible mental boundary of what you or others believe possible. To explore new horizons beyond the edge of your limits.
Strap in.
Breaking free starts with a decision, an intention to expand beyond your current limits. Not a maybe, not “I think so”. A firm decision. Yes or no.
What do you deem possible for you today (in relationships, life, career)? This is your cage. Imagine and intend what excites/scares you - i.e. the horizons beyond your cage.
It will be challenging to break free. To walk past the boundary. Your heart says yes. Your mind will say no. Let it. Let it bring up the objections. Let it tell you why this is foolish. Why this isn’t practical. Let it surface any fear(s).
Demons patrol the mental boundary. Discouraging/scaring you with doubts, fears (big and small).
This is how you’ll know you’re at the edge. You will have to face each one to get past.
Once you do, you’ll enter virgin territory. An unknown land. But freer than you’ve ever felt before.
You’ll know something shifted in you. Like some shackles came off.
No rush to act. No rush to do or prove anything. Just basking in the knowing that you’ve already stepped outside your limits. In your mind.
When you do act, you will act from here. You will see things you never saw before, opportunities you never recognized before, you will do things and take steps you never thought possible before.
The demons may (will) continue paying you occasional visits. But you’ll know what to do.
Life won’t always be easy or as comfortable outside the cage. But boy will it be exciting.
And one day, you will wonder again. What if there’s more?
You will walk up to the edge again.
Where in your life do you wonder if there’s more? Where do you feel the nudge to expand?
That’s your hint. There’s a mental boundary waiting to be crossed.
Expansion awaits.
Have a wonderful weekend,
-Amit
Very nice thoughts Amit, great article, it is very true for expansion is to take some risks, think high and diversify. We all came to this country leaving behind good jobs and families, results are seen. Those in nuclear plants or other industries, stay in cubicle never go out to the plant/field, see and resolve issues by hand, always stay in one position comfortable zone and complain why they are not getting raise or promotions, then blame to skin colour, system, etc..Therefore, it is must to expand yourself for success applying intellect. Thanks.