Traveling opens our eyes to new sights, but more importantly it opens us up to new ideas. When we travel to somewhere new we step outside of our comfort zone and only once we step out of our comfort zone do we began to grow and learn.
I recently traveled to some different parts of the world and stepped out of some comfort zones. Because of that, my comfort zones expanded and will keep expanding. Maybe one day everything will be within my comfort zone.
"Find out what you're afraid of and go live there" -Chuck Palahniuk
Traveling can be used as a metaphor. Even if you can't travel at the moment because of money etc. there are other things you can do. If you are afraid of something don't avoid it, do the opposite. If you are afraid of something go for it and you may just find out that it's not as bad as you thought.
If you are afraid of speaking in public, take every chance you can to stand up and speak. If you are in school, stand up today and speak in your class. And not just today, do it everyday until you are no longer afraid of it.
I used to dream of going to other countries and traveling but I was afraid of it. I used to think about what if something bad happened? "What ifs" can kill your dreams, don't ever think about "what ifs" think about what is and what can be in a positive way. Last summer I traveled to five different countries and I am no longer afraid to go anywhere (to an extent) and JUST like that 95% of the world was opened up to me (USA only holds 5% of the world population).
My point is that if you fear something, don't hide from it. You could be missing out on 95% of something that's there for you to have. You could be missing out on the best thing you'll ever know.
Life begins at the end of your comfort zone. -Neale Donald Walsch
I challenge you to do something today that you would never do. Do something that you have talked yourself out of before. I promise you, it won't be as bad as you thought.
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