A new fear

“The tragedy of life is often not in our failure, but rather in our complacency.”

I am scared, but this time is not like the last time.


Before I was scared of loss. I thought I knew where I was but I was really lost, and I was scared of being lost. Living life without a sense of direction was my worst nightmare. Having a routine has been a part of my life for as long as I can remember so any break from that ordinary routine struck fear into me. The idea of losing the life to which I was accustomed was terrifying.


Now, I have realized why I am actually scared. Rather than being afraid of losing what I have, I am afraid of losing what I could have. 


Complacency will make a man comfortable in the moment, but it will dismantle him when he realizes all he didn’t have because he was complacent. Because he was afraid of change.


My mindset has shifted.


I realized that I was afraid of failing before. It is a natural instinct. Nobody wants to fail because with failure comes shame, pain, and discomfort. What you don’t realize is that with shame, pain, and discomfort comes success.


The more uncomfortable the failure feels, the more you will want to change it. You will hate the feeling it brings so you will do anything to avoid it.


What I have discovered is that complacency fuels regret, and regret creates the feeling of failure.


Living your entire life in comfort will only lead to regretting not being uncomfortable. Passing the initial stages of discomfort will allow you to realize your true potential and find real happiness.


It’s not easy. But nothing that is fulfilling is.


DON’T FEAR FAILURE, FEAR COMPLACENCY.


Imagine your comfort zone is boxed in with a rubber band. The more you stretch it, the harder it gets. This difficulty makes you okay with staying inside the box. But the things you want are outside the box. To get these things, you must continue stretching, even through the discomfort. It’s not easy, but if you continue to push the box will eventually snap. Once it snaps, you are free. You are fulfilled. You will never regret the discomfort it took to break free.


Don’t fear change, fear not changing.


If you want life to be different, make it different.


An opportunity is out there for you. Break through the comfort.


Be afraid of what your life will end up like if you continue to stay the same.


Fear complacency.


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Thank you for reading.


I appreciate every single person who happens to stumble across these deep sentiments buried in my subconscious.


I hope if you’re here you can relate.


My goal is to help others better themselves while doing the same.


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