So here it is week one of the No Comfort Zone Challenge and already we’ve had some great posts. What a great bunch of people are joining in. I’m excited to see where this year is going to take us as we step out of our comfort zone on a regular basis.
I agreed to this a couple of weeks ago now and the agreeing itself was stepping out of my comfort zone! So then I began thinking (and the whole purpose of this challenge, for me, is to move out of my head and more and more into my heart) and I thought I would start out by making a list of weekly things I would do. Then I thought I’d never be able to come up with 52 different out of comfort things I could do. I mean come on. 52 ways to move out of my comfort zone? So I rationalized that I would make a list of 48 and that would take into account any weeks of holidays or sickness or…..and would of course feel more comfortable for me. Yikes.
So, back to the drawing board I went. And I began to think of at least a few week’s worth that I could do. See how our mind tries to keep us in control? At least mine does
Then, last Friday things changed. I had run across the name Fay Hart on the wondrous Jackie’s blog and checked out the site. Two things there resonated with me. One was “What better gift could you give to yourself and your world this year than to be peaceful and purposeful? I will teach you a deep processing technique to help you remain peaceful and feeling prosperous no matter what your external circumstances are. This year, give the gift of peace.” and the other was “Your mind is unreliable, but your body never lies.” Well of course, you know I was intrigued to meet this woman. So I signed up for a session last Friday.
Magnificent is the word that came to me at the end of my session with Fay. One of the things Fay suggested, at the end of our time together was to take a bath or go for a walk near water as water, of course, is a conductor of energy. Well, I do live by the river but we had serious winds on Friday so I decided I’d take a bath before going to bed. sigh. I don’t like baths. I’ve always explained my attitude with “who wants to sit in their own dirty water?” but I dutifully ran the water and poured in some lavender Epsom Salts.
Yeah, yeah, I’m getting to the point of this post! As I was lying in the tub, surrounded by water, quietly breathing and meditating, it came to my awareness that this was like being in the womb. BANG! Sound of hammer hitting the nail on the head. The womb? My experience there was one of being unwanted and uncared for.
So, here’s where I step out of my comfort zone. For the next five days I’m committing to taking a bath each evening and while there I’m going to vision myself inside the womb of creation, cradled by the Great Mother, loved and supported by all this golden, welcoming, and of Divine energy.
Who knew that stepping out of my comfort zone would begin with healing?
walk in beauty this day!
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You’re very brave taking this challenge – not sure I could do it!! Good luck.
I think it’s fitting and perfect that leaving your comfort zone should begin with healing. When we are willing, we will be supported.
we forget that, often, i think. It’s such joy to know that the Universe, the Divine, supports our best and highest good always. I need to reach out and claim that more often.
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Isn’t it a bit strange that I have been thinking about taking a bath myself in the last month or so – quite a few times the thought just popped up in my mind. My son has moved in his bedroom and now has his own bathroom and I have been saying to myself – now I’ll be able to take a bath once in a while…with candles, a glass of wine…but haven’t done it yet. So out of my comfort zone, I promise I will take some time for myself from my double busy schedule and pamper myself with a bath and nice soothing Dead Sea salts. Thank you my friend and hugs.
you promised so I know you will do because you are a promise keeper. love you.
I love this – thank you so much for sharing the bath tub water connection challenge! This is goosebumpy – I have been planning a bath for days (no tub here, only showers) at a friend’s – which requires planning and interdependence. Your post and responses connected it for me… another challenge.
Thank you!
interdependence – it’s a word that keeps popping up this week. I wonder where in my life I am too independent? enjoy your bath.
Joss, what a great way to get out of your comfort zone and discover the inner you. It’s wonderful how reading one post by someone takes you down a path filled with lessons, light and love! Enjoy your womb experience this week – it sounds wonderful!
I am receiving light and love everywhere this week. how wonderful.
I love this! What a great way to step out of your comfort zone. Baths are great places to think and get inspired, because there is nothing but time to enjoy yourself and be at peace with your thoughts. Enjoy!
I light candles and let the water flow over me with eyes closed. Breathing in and out, gently. It’s so lovely.
I read this this morning and it has been sticking in my mind all day. Not only how you stretch yourself, willing to step out of your comfort zone not just once but each week! I think I just may have to think about trying this… which already makes me go ‘oh, no!’ Thanks for sharing Joss.
that was my first and continued response when I agreed to this challenge “oh no”. I have to say it’s turning into something marvelous and rich with joy.
Joss, love the new design and the post. I nominated you for The Versatile Blogger Award. The info is on my latest post; please feel free to do as you wish with the nomination. Have a happy new year!
sweet of you. i need to take some time to respond to this and another award. Soon.
Water deepens my connection with intuition too. I almost always meditate to an Ocean Journeys CD . . . with crashing waves and splashing currents.
Enjoy the healing energy within, Joss!
I must look into a CD like that. I love the sound of waves and flowing water. hmmm…
This isn’t the one I have, but it’ll give you an idea of the tracks:
http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=1851095&cart=1279713628
oh thank you. sweet of you to post the link.
You are such an inspiration, Joss. Won’t it be grand to see where this takes you!?
oh that is so exactly how I feel. this is going to be a grand adventure. who knew?
Joceline, you never cease to amaze me. I think you have such an open mind that nothing seems impossible for you. Love it.
well, I think it’s all about moving out of my head and into my heart. The heart has wisdom beyond our knowledge.
Kudos!
I’m sitting here thinking to myself in what ways I could challenge my peripheral sense of comfort zone. Now to see if any of these ways are plausible.
I’m also wondering why we develop this need to feel comfort and not violate it even though it seems to be a pathway to growth. Like birthing from a womb.
so true. We cling to what is comfortable and miss out on tons of growth and healing, methinks. Thanks for stopping by. And yes, challenge that comfort zone.
This is so awesome, and such a wonderful approach to stepping outside the comfort zone. It really doesn’t have to be things that we’re terrified of, or doing something outrageous just for the sake of it.
you’re right Rebekah. I’m looking at this as practicing listening to my heart while telling my mind to just relax and trust.
Amazing! Isn’t it remarkable what we find when we step out of the zone? So much love and light sweet!
It really is remarkable. This is making me anticipate the year with nerves and excitement at what will develop. Being open, listening to my heart, letting go.
walk in beauty dear one.
How beautiful! Not only are you walking in beauty this week but you are bathing in it!
oh lovely. I’m going to hold that thought close in the bathtub tonight.
Joss…I’m feeling chills as I read this. So pure, real and heartfelt, your sharing. Love how you came to your ‘place’ of understanding what the next step would be. So simple, isn’t it? We make it complicated, creating chaos inside ourselves through the power of our brilliant minds.
I can totally see you and Fay working together beautifully. She is so warm and gentle in her healing way of guiding us into ourselves.
I’m looking forward to seeing where you go as you move into the womb and her comforting energy. Oh the paradox of it all!
Sending you my love…xoxo
Thank you dear Jackie for your love affirming words. Teaching my mind to step back a bit and trust my heart – I think that came out of my session with Fay. Looking forward to the next one. What an amazing time this is.
Absolutely AWESOME! By the time I got to the end of your post, tears were welling up in my eyes. You have given me another avenue to consider re NoCZ-2012. Part of stepping out of my comfort zone may be directly related to healing. You really touched me with this post, and suddenly I’m thinking on a deeper level because of it. Thank you. I look forward to reading more.
It’s a joy to have you here, and to learn from one another. Walk in beauty, every day.
Interesting…
Stepping out of my comfort zone is hard for me. Right now I am learning to be interdependent. It is so so tough.
and yet you are wise enough to see the importance of interdependence. Kudos. Breathe through it all, relaxing into the knowing.