STEPPING OUT OF MY COMFORT ZONE

9/25/2024

Kathleen Long Bostrom, Kathy Bostrom, Greg Bostrom,

I am terrified of heights...

I am often reluctant to try something new, being very comfortable in my daily routines.
Surprisingly I am the person in the photo paragliding above the Pacific Ocean (with my pilot, of course).

I loved it, except for the one swoop that left me feeling like I'd just been in a falling elevator.
The view from above the ocean and beach is incredible. It is the view of a bird, soaring free on the currents. We saw sharks and sea lions, schools of fish and bathers on the beach. It was quiet, peaceful, amazing.

Greg wanted to go paragliding for his birthday last week, and so we went. I stepped completely out of my comfort zone and off the edge of the cliff, and I'm glad I did! I saw the world I often see but with new eyes.

I recently stepped out of my comfort zone to take a break from social media, a scary thing to do when I hear so much about how an author has to be posting constantly in order to build a following. I gave my small following a break, too.

I had time to think about my skills and where to best spend my energies. I will be returning to social media soon, but with a clearer view of what I need to do, and what I can do, without taking precious time from my writing, my family, my puppy, my life.

What have you done lately to step out of your comfort zone? Leave a comment below and let me know! I'm eager to hear from you.

Paragliding, anyone?

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Lisa Scott Jones

9/28/2024 06:57:17 am

I am so impressed that you went paragliding and had a great time even though you are scared of heights - incredible.

I stepped out of my comfort zone when I started my own business. Professionally I have always worked at non-profits. I never thought I would have my own business. It’s amazing where God takes us if we are willing to step out of our comfort zone. The church PowerPoints I create are now being used by churches in 36 countries!

Stephanie Rische link

9/30/2024 11:49:28 am

What a great metaphor for the scary things of life! What terrifies us often gives us new perspective.

Emily Egley

10/1/2024 02:39:07 pm

That looks like fun! Maybe I'll try it! I'm going to Spain...by myself. I've done it before, but it's definitely out of my comfort zone right now.

Kathy Gauen

10/2/2024 11:52:47 am

Oh my gosh!!!! You are much braver than me. I am absolutely terrified of heights. I think I would pass out if I tried this.

Rachel L Broadwin

10/8/2024 08:20:44 pm

This is so trivial, but I got out of my comfort zone by taking Uber for the first time a few months ago. I put in the wrong address but thankfully it wasn't too far from my destination. I've used Uber several times since.

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