STRENGTH AND COURAGE....

It takes strength to be firm. It takes courage to be gentle. It takes strength to stand guard.It takes courage to let down your guard.It takes strength to conquerIt takes courage to surrender.It takes strength to be certain. It takes courage to have doubt. It takes strength to fit in.It takes courage to stand out.It takes strength to feel a friend's pain. It takes courage to feel your own pain. It takes strength to hide feelings. It takes courage to show them.It takes strength to endure abuse. It takes courage to stop it.It takes strength to stand alone. It takes courage to lean on another. It takes strength to love.It takes courage to be loved. It takes strength to survive. It takes courage to live.

THE COMFORT ZONE....

I used to have a comfort zone where I knew I wouldn't fail. The same four walls and busywork where really more like jail. I longed so much to do the things I'd never done before, but stayed inside my comfort zone and paced the same old floor. I said it didn't matter that I wasn't doing much. I said I didn't care for things like commission checks and such. I claimed to be so busy with the things inside my zone, But deep inside I longed for something special of my own. I couldn't let my life go by just watching others win. I held my breath, I stepped outside and let the change begin. I took a step and with new strength I'd never felt before, I kissed my comfort zone good-bye and closed and locked the door. If you're in comfort zone, afraid to venture out, remember that all winners were at one time filled with doubt. A step or two and words of praise can make your dreams come true. Reach for your future with a smile, success is there for you!