Is it possible to grow without feeling discomfort?
This article is mainly for me. And maybe for you too, if you’re the kind of person who needs to be reminded, every now and then, that growing hurts. That evolution rarely happens in comfort. And that, no matter how hard it is, it’s in discomfort that life shows us what we’re made of. How many times have we stopped ourselves from doing something out of fear of the outcome? We hold back from starting a conversation because we assume it won’t lead anywhere. We postpone applications because we don’t feel “good enough” yet. We keep projects in drawers, ideas in our he ads, or feelings buried deep in our chests. All out of fear - fear of failing, of being rejected, or simply of not measuring up. But there’s one truth I’ve been forcing myself to repeat: a definite “no” is better than the uncertainty of a “maybe”. Even if it’s uncomfortable to talk to that person. Even if you feel ridiculous showing what you’ve created. Even if you’re nervous before taking a step outside...
