Happy Monday!
The past eight months have been some of the most interesting, thought provoking, challenging and rewarding times of my life. I was planning to have this week's blog be about my adventures in California...But I wanted to write something else today.
I was looking at a few of my older blogs, that talked about goals and visions for my future. We are almost 100 days into 2017 and so I thought I would take a moment to reflect. I leave for the airport Tuesday morning...Another journey awaits me.
As this new year began, I wanted to make sure to set the intention and goal to continue evolving on my spiritual path. I wanted this year to be about me. In the past, I always put others before myself...I would sacrifice my own well-being, if it meant I was helping someone else. I would set up boundaries, only to cave and appease others. While, I'll still go the extra mile, I have been listening to my wants, my needs and desires and focusing on self-care.
In September, I had the opportunity to finally go to a CSL (Center for Spiritual Living) service (in Las Vegas). CSL is a non-denominational, spiritual center that embraces anyone regardless of their religious beliefs, sexuality, etc. Everyone comes together to grow and transform and love and to make the world a better place. I felt so at home and welcome and got to attend another service a few weeks ago while in Los Angeles. This has been a blessing to have discovered and I have met some lovely people through it.
I am sure most of you have heard the quote, "You are the average of the five people you spend the most time with." It's really so true! With that being said, I want to surround myself with a great group of people, a tribe, if you will. I have been blessed with some wonderful people in my life, who are like minded. They are empowering, driven, spiritual, change-makers, and such positive forces in the world. That is what I want more of. I want my energy to be spent with people like that and less around negativity and drama and toxicity.
When I started my blog, a year and a half ago, I had no idea what it was to become. I wanted it to be a place where I could share my passions, knowledge, etc to the world. I was rereading an email from a close friend and mentor of mine that said while my posts are worthwhile and meaningful, that I could also use them as a platform and go deeper. I am a healer and have so much to convey. She's right. I want to write more spiritually based posts and talk about health and wellness. Whenever, I have posted about a meditation or on creating goals, etc, I have received a lot of great feedback. So, what is stopping me from creating more content like that? The only answer I could come up with was FEAR. What really is fear? Fear is just false evidence appearing real. And what do I have to fear? The unknown? Of putting myself out there? Time to get out of my comfort zone...It's ok to be uncomfortable. Free myself of limiting beliefs!
The universe is so amazing! I truly believe in the law of attraction and manifestation...And as I continue on this spiritual journey of self discovery, here's to creating abundance and welcoming infinite possibilities.
What is something that you can do this week, to break out of your comfort zone?
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I actually have a meeting on Wednesday night that is totally out of my comfort zone. I am wicked nervous about it.
ReplyDeleteLauren, This is so well written. Here is my recent problem: I used and loved the Lauren Hutton disc of makeup. She stopped making her wonderful disc of makeup. Maybe, you could find out who made them for her so, I could buy them again...
ReplyDeleteI have never heard of a spiritual center. I wonder if this is something that I can find in my area?
ReplyDeleteBlogging and sharing my love for savings has totally been out of my comfort zone. I love this post - it makes me want to strive for more! And to share everything that I can! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYay!!!!!!! So excited to see (read) what is to come! So proud of you!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou go girl!!!!!
ReplyDeleteHow awesome! I do try to break out of my comfort zone. I think it's good to do once in a while.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you've decided to break out of your comfort zone and start writing things you think will have more of an impact on your audience. It's true - if you're a blogger with readers, then you have a platform, and you owe it to yourself to really use it!
ReplyDeleteI too started my blog a year and a half ago and it seems that we have a lot in common. Blogging or writing in general is really spiritual, I am not religious but I do feel like I am in another world when I write. Well done you for creating your own path hun x
ReplyDeleteI think breaking out of your comfort zone is something that just needs to be done sometimes. I know I have had to do it and it is usually worth it.
ReplyDeleteI'm way too shy to break out of my safe-zone. I hope you travel safely.. and Happy Monday.
ReplyDeleteWOW...Great thoughts & so well written. You continue to grow with amazing leaps and bounds. As you hit the road for another mini voyage segment of your fantastic voyage of life, know how proud of you I am. Safe and enjoyable journey to you. See you on your return. BTW..Great picture of you!
ReplyDeleteI think we all reach that point where we realize that we have SO much more to give and once we realize what it is exactly that's stopping us, only then can we move forward. I have found it hard sometimes to break out of the mold but once I did, it felt so much better!
ReplyDeleteNeed to try planning for the remaining days in 2017 and want to explore some adventurous plans. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
ReplyDeleteIt's important the we get out of our comfort zones to learn more about ourselves. It's amazing what you can discover once you start doing that.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a motivating post! I love that you're finally going out of your comfort zone and that you're doing this for yourself.
ReplyDeletevery well written post.Hope you will share more posts related to healing and wellness.It is one of the areas that I love to read!
ReplyDeleteBreaking out of a comfort zone can be very challenging on some so well done you! Can't wait to see your next post. Make sure you have a fun!
ReplyDeleteI think it's a great that you went to a CSL center. I haven't been to one in ages but they are so helpful in my life.
ReplyDeleteGreat post Lauren. I spent all last weekend breaking out of my comfort zone and having the most amazing weekend in years. It will remind me to do it more often. would love to hear more about the CSL centers the next time we talk.
ReplyDeleteSometimes when i feel so empty, i tend to become adventurous and tried to jimp.out of my comfort zone, just to.prove to.myself that I can, and also to kill the emptiness. The only cure is within me.
ReplyDeleteCongrats for making to decision to help yourself, even if it's a bit out of your comfort zone!
ReplyDeleteGreat post! I must admit, I feel like life has already pulled me out of my comfort zone these days LOL Who knows what's next?!
ReplyDeleteSuch an interesting reflection. I always pause and look back end of the year. But your way of pausing almost midway through and adding a reflection really impresses me. I feel empty, confused and insecure at times. My family and my travel helps me in those moments to pull through
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