“When you feel the pain go all the way through…”
This video, this lesson is one of great value. It’s the perfect analogy of the trials you’ll fight throughout your lifetime. Had we all learned this as children, we would’ve been better off. But instead, even as adults, we are hesitant to keep pressing when things get hard. The most rewarding part that’s come along with beginning this blog is the platform that it’s given me to talk about real life. Not just the part of life that’s picture perfect, vacation sunsets, career strides and expensive shoes; but the part of life that’s very trying and often times heartbreaking, following your dreams, losing ones you love and the courage it takes to risk your comfortability in order to go after what you really want. I’m never too unrealistic to forget to mention that life is hard, and I’ve got a really good one.
I’m naturally good at a lot of things, which has it’s pros and cons. The things I’m good at have allowed me to effortlessly take advantage of things that benefit me, like dressing well, public speaking, writing, and the detail orientation event planning requires. But there are many things I’m not good at and plenty of things that I lack; like the knowledge it took to put a website together to start The B Werd, or the patience necessary when dealing with people I care about. One’s caused me the pain of many late nights on YouTube and Google, trying to figure things out for myself and the other has cost me the pain of forming genuine apologies caused by my own annoyance. Never the less, I welcome the discomfort of advancement in whatever form it may come.
Because we face fear or uncertainty from what we’re trying to accomplish, we in turn take the easier route; pulling back instead of pushing through. We won’t master everything with ease, it’s just not possible. Some things will require much harder work than others. It’s so easy to give up, walk away, let things go as soon as you begin to feel growing pains. Comfort is not a prerequisite for progression, nor is it an excuse for complacency. We’re so quick to tell ourselves we can’t do something, or that something won’t work because it challenges us in a way we’ve yet to trump. When things get tough it’s not an opportunity for you to take a seat. It’s an opportunity for you to try harder, work harder, love harder. Pain is inevitable but luckily, it’s temporary. You can do anything if you’re willing to push past the pain it comes with.
Happy Monday, make it a great week! xx
This blog has done wonders for my personal as well as professional life. In today’s post you said, “Comfort is not a prerequisite for progression, nor is it an excuse for complacency.” What exactly does that mean?
Hi Aurielle! I’m so happy to hear you’re enjoying reading. What that means is, being comfortable isn’t an excuse to stay where you’re at. If you want more, you’ll have to do more – even if it’s difficult. Keep pushing! xx
I love this post! I sense your resilience through your blogs and I love it; I encourage you to keep it up!
-xoxo The subscriber you met at cyclones on Cinco !
Hey girl hey! 🙂 I’m so happy to hear you’re still enjoying these posts. It really makes me feel like what I’m doing is worthwhile. Maybe we’ll run into each other soon LOL take care boo <3
This by far the best thing I have read in a while.. I most recently made a career change that literally cut my income in half. I was so used to have plenty of tangible things but I felt unfulfilled with my previous career path and although the pay and the company was amazing, I knew that I wasn’t truly happy. Once I realized it was now or never and I actually went through with the career change things were great and then.. the struggle began lol! Adjusting to a huge cut in my salary has truly been a big test but I will remain diligent because I know that tough times don’t last and eventually I will be able to earn more than I have ever earned while doing what I love!! I am trusting God’s timing and I know that he will deliver.Thanks so much for the inspiration! From one Alpha woman to the next! xo.
Fulfillment is so important and I struggle with the same thing. What if I take an opportunity solely to make more money but feel miserable and hate the work that I do? It’s all about balance. I applaud you for taking such a risk, you will figure it all out in time! Life is so short, we’re not meant to spend our time doing things that don’t satisfy us. Continue to press on. I look forward to hearing how things increase for you! xx