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    Home » Faith

    PUBLISHED: Jul 6, 2020 · UPDATED: Jul 8, 2020 by Precious · This post may contain affiliate links · 19 Comments

    BE UNCOMFORTABLE

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    Discomfort might just be the thing you need to get going.

    So many nights, as I sat on the couch typing posts or doing some other kind of backend work for my blog, I wondered why I couldn't just sleep as everyone else. "Why don't you just sleep?" I will ask myself.

    "Or maybe just close your laptop and watch a movie? Why are you always awake in the heart of night while others are sleeping?" I often asked myself these questions and I even worried that something was anomalous about me.

    It's because though I had no 9-5 job, I was always working away very hard at something. I was always restless with loads of ideas on my mind which I worked hard to set into motion.

    I wondered why I couldn't just be a Stay at Home Mom, take care of my kids and do nothing else. While I enjoy my kids and totally enjoy seeing them for most of my day, there was something on the inside of me, pulling me to do stuff. Write something and share. Type a recipe and share. Do you know you could make a recipe video and put online? For these reasons, I couldn't just jump into bed and sleep when the world around me slept.

    I had to sacrifice some of my sleep time for work. I would sleep late and wake up early so I could get some work done before my kiddos woke up.

    Then one day it dawned on me. My dreams were not made to be achieved in a place of comfort. I am not supposed to sleep for 8 straight hours every night because that is the sane human thing to do. While I appreciate and value my sleep, sometimes I have to sacrifice that sleep and pursue purpose.

    You see, when you have a dream, sometimes you will be awake when others are sleeping. Sometimes you will work while others are partying. You. Can't. Just. Be. Like. Everyone Else.

    Be uncomfortable.

    Embrace nights of staying up and chasing your dreams instead of being asleep and dreaming. Embrace learning new things so that you can become the person God wants you to be.

    Embrace cracking rocks to bring out water. Your dreams were not meant to be achieved on a platter of gold. They were meant to be achieved through hard work and tenacity.

    So get uncomfortable. Embrace sweating and giving your all to ensure that your God-given dream comes to pass. Discomfort is the key to success.

    To become comfortable, you have to uncomfortable at some point. Just like Jesus who experienced tremendous discomfort at the cross. It wasn't a pleasant experience for Him at all. Before His death, while He prayed at Gethsemane, He even asked God to take away the cup of suffering for Him. It was too hard to bear. Sometimes on your path to destiny, you will experience situations that are so hard to bear. ESPECIALLY when you are about to hit a major milestone.

    After the blood, sweat, and tears Jesus experienced, well guess what? Today, He is sitting at the right hand of God the Father!

    You will not wake up every morning with the motivation to rise and conquer your world. But you must embrace the discomfort of waking up and doing things that you necessarily might not want to do.

    I read a devotional by Pastor Rick Warren in which he said he has considered quitting his job several times. But he had to push himself to keep going. That motivated me because I thought as a successful pastor, the one who wrote the best selling book,  "The Purpose-Driven Life", he would wake up everyday with a strong drive to fulfill his purpose. But that has not always been the case. He has had to push himself over and over again to do what he needs to do.

    A lot of people achieving great things are people who just choose to push themselves all the time. If you rely on your will to rise and work, you might never be able to do anything meaningful. So you have to push yourself.

    Get out of your comfort zone. You won't grow in the comfort zone but you will grow when you step out into the waters. Get wet. Get learning. Get working. Knock on doors to open. Knock on them again. Encourage yourself. Learn things you have never learned before. Keep growing.

    I am still a work in progress. I am still learning everyday and growing. But one lesson I am taking along with me is I need to be uncomfortable and that's okay. Discomfort is a necessary part of my journey.

    Discomfort might just be the thing you need to get going. Get uncomfortable and pursue your dreams. The comfort zone will not help you. See more at Precious Core. #motivation #inspiration #mondaymotivation #preciouscore
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    Welcome to my core! I am Precious Nkeih, the recipe developer and writer right here on my blog, Precious Core. My goal is to show you insanely delicious recipes you can replicate in your kitchen. And I love to tell stories too. Hope you find recipes here that will make cooking easier for you! Check me out on YouTube at YouTube.com/PreciousKitchen.

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    1. Sr. Mary says

      September 17, 2018 at 3:53 am

      I totally agree with you dear Precious, discomfort is truly the key to success. Thank you so much for your inspirations.

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      • Precious says

        September 17, 2018 at 12:18 pm

        Thank you for reading, Sis Mary. Have a great week!

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    2. King David says

      September 17, 2018 at 1:18 pm

      The UNcomfortable zone is where most people, me especially, should be when things seem quirky.
      Thank you for this.

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      • Precious says

        September 17, 2018 at 3:39 pm

        You are welcome, King David. We need the uncomfortable zone.

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    3. Richa Patel says

      September 18, 2018 at 1:28 am

      I totally agree with you precious. comfort can stop taking you further. being passionate for breakfast. i have read somewhere that dreamers are not those who see them from closed eyes. dreamers are those who see them with open eyes. Thank you for sharing this precious core.

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      • Precious says

        September 18, 2018 at 11:11 am

        I love the quote about dreamers! Thank you for reading!

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    4. Layefa says

      September 18, 2018 at 3:34 am

      I am really motivated.
      This is truly inspiring.
      I am charged to leave my comfort zone.
      God bless you today and forever!

      Reply
      • Precious says

        September 18, 2018 at 11:11 am

        God bless you too, Layefa! Glad it inspires you.

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    5. Ngum n says

      September 19, 2018 at 9:25 am

      A word in season dear sis. Lets embrace the uncomfortable zone.

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      • Precious says

        September 19, 2018 at 2:51 pm

        Amen, sis!

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    6. Beckline says

      September 27, 2018 at 4:37 am

      wow. a very timely message to me
      thanks Precious

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      • Precious says

        September 27, 2018 at 4:51 pm

        You are welcome, dear.

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    7. Patty says

      January 27, 2020 at 2:22 pm

      Thank you so much Prescious for this encouragement. I need to wake up and use the potentials in me than depend on a 9 to 5 job .
      Thank you.

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      • Precious says

        January 28, 2020 at 1:50 pm

        You are welcome, sis.

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    8. Mary says

      May 05, 2020 at 2:35 am

      Thanks so much Aunty Pre.You always inspire me God bless u.

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      • Precious says

        May 06, 2020 at 1:33 pm

        Thanks for your kind words, dear.

        Reply

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