The Comfort Zone

I've realized in life, how easy it is to get comfortable in school, at work, and in love.
I thought about this during work today. I thought about how I don't look forward to coming to work anymore, how I only stay because I've gotten comfortable with my co-workers around me, how it is so much easier just to stay instead of looking for something outside my comfort zone.

Then I thought about relationships. How most people I've talked to used to tell me that they stay because they're used to being with the other person, because they're comfortable, because they're afraid of being hurt, even when it's obvious that the spark is gone.

Then I thought about my past. I've once stayed with a guy because I was used to the routine. When it comes to comfort, it always goes hand in hand with the feeling of security. I would rather keep that feeling than take a risk of finding out what may, or may not be potentially out there. Then I realized, if you never step out of your comfort zone, you'll never know if something better is going to come along. You will always be stuck with mediocre love.

I know I've stepped out of my comfort zone before. And it has always brought something better along the way. The biggest risk is actually the act of stepping out. And right now, I'm petrified.

Love Always,
LL