Introduction:
Welcome to Awareness for Everyone, an exploration of Conscious Reality Creation, and living the best lives we can for ourselves. I am MJ Blehart, writer, blogger, editor, and 21st century philosopher. Episode 40 – A Little Discomfort is Good for You
Without a little discomfort, growth won’t happen
No matter how comfortable you get, nor all the achievements you achieve, it remains necessary for there to be some discomfort.
The world is not one of lack and scarcity, but one of abundance. There is more than of everything for everyone.
Why? Because without that discomfort, even on a very small level, you have no impetus for growth, change, or learning.
Life is impermanent
The more I study Buddhism and humanism, the more I don’t just see this notion, but really feel it. Life is impermanent. Even the most lasting things don’t last.
I know that there are things that happen out there that are way outside your control. The world issues at hand are pretty far removed from you and your day to day existence. They can cause change that you might be caught up in, but unless that happens you can only attend protests, make calls, send out emails, and vote in elections to have any real impact on these issues.
Your everyday life, from waking to sleeping, is wholly within your control. And no matter how similar one day is to the next, they are not the same. The weather will be variable, the traffic will differ, and how your body feels is inconstant.
Discomfort sparks action
Discomfort sparks action. The type of discomfort I am talking about in this instance is that nagging sense that you could be doing something. That there is more to be learned. It might be that you are having an incredible life, but still needing to gain something else, tangible or intangible.
Consciousness creates reality. When you are conscious of discomfort, you can see how it can be used to create a reality you desire. Then you start the business, ask the person out, move across the world, or read that book which sparks action and gives you the keys to drive your life.
A little discomfort is healthy. Without a little discomfort, growth doesn’t happen, and the world doesn’t have a chance to know the best you that you can be.
Closing:
Thank you for listening to Awareness for Everyone, a discussion of Conscious Reality Creation and living the best lives we can for ourselves. I want to thank Fe Mahoney, the artist who created my gorgeous cover art. If you would like to commission work from her, contact her at veinsofink2017@gmail.com. If you have questions or comments you can contact me via Facebook at blehartmj, on Twitter at mjblehart, or email me at author@mjblehart.com. Please take a moment to check out my blog, The Ramblings of the Titanium Don, at titaniumdon.com, as well as my articles on Medium.com as MJ Blehart. Thank you, and I hope you are discovering how mindful awareness is something everyone can practice to improve your life.