By Dr. John Mukoro, mni
One profound lesson I’ve come to understand is that every time I was on the brink of advancing to the next level, I chose to remain stagnant because comfort felt safer. I resisted change, reluctant to stretch myself or embrace growth.
I convinced myself that was exactly where I needed to be, content with the illusion of stability. In truth, this mindset kept me confined, afraid to take risks or pay the price that growth demanded.
But life has a way of disrupting false contentment. Whenever I clung to comfort zones, things around me began to unravel. The once-familiar spaces became stifling, and the security I thought I had disappeared. It was as though life itself was nudging me to move forward, forcing me to confront my reluctance. I realized that refusing to grow only invited discomfort of another kind—one born out of stagnation.
Ultimately, the discomfort became a gift, a powerful motivator to step into the unknown. Each time I surrendered to this push and took action, I discovered new opportunities and greater levels of fulfillment. Growth, I’ve learned, requires movement, even when it feels daunting. Staying in one place might seem appealing, but true progress demands courage to leave the familiar behind.
