{"id":3905,"date":"2015-03-24T10:44:22","date_gmt":"2015-03-24T17:44:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/redshoezone.ca\/?p=3905"},"modified":"2025-12-22T01:33:37","modified_gmt":"2025-12-22T09:33:37","slug":"life-begins-outside-comfort-zone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ohmywordjournal.com\/redshoezone\/life-begins-outside-comfort-zone\/","title":{"rendered":"life begins outside comfort zone"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>[comfort zone]<\/strong> \u2013 <em>noun.<\/em>\u00a0a situation or position in which a person feels secure, comfortable and in control.<\/p>\n<p>There are times when we all need the security of a comfort zone. \u00a0In fact it would make a great permanent residence if it allowed for heart fluttering excitement, mad cap adventure, feeling vibrantly alive, sensuous and Yummy. \u00a0Unfortunately comfort zones are pretty specific about they will and will not allow and anything that rocks the boat even slightly is a no-go.<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s a suggestion \u2013 get out \u2013 vacate. \u00a0At least for a while and see what\u2019s on the <em>outside<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>Life Part II is the time to live your dreams and become all you were meant to be. You have so much to offer. You\u2019re brimming with wisdom, no longer encumbered by what others think and (most importantly) have the gift of time and freedom. So why not start pursuing that which lights you up and feeds your soul? Or maybe the first step is going inward to<em> rediscover <\/em>the sense of self that got put aside while intensely engaged in advanced, high level multi-tasking in the work place, home and community. \u00a0Either way comfort zone evacuation is necessary!<\/p>\n<p>This blog was created for all women about to enter or in Life Part II who want to step outside. We give. We get. We\u2019re happy. We\u2019re discouraged. We lose our way. We find it again. We\u2019re intuitive. We\u2019re funny. We\u2019re smart. We\u2019re women. Through it all, we persevere and stick together. Therefore <a title=\"Yummy Aging Revolution\" href=\"https:\/\/ohmywordjournal.com\/redshoezone\/yummy-aging-revolution\/\" target=\"_blank\">YUMMY AGERS <\/a>the goal of this Blog is to teach, inspire and unite all of us. It\u2019s time to make a move. It\u2019s time to LEAVE THE COMFORT ZONE! \u00a0It\u2019s time to start LIVING OUR BEST LIFE!<\/p>\n<p>Remember \u201cOh the Places You\u2019ll Go\u201d by Dr Seuss? You probably read it over and over to your kids (often with a lump in your throat I&#8217;m betting) hoping to indelibly imprint the wonderful message in those young, impressionable minds. You gave it as a gift for birthdays, high school and college graduations. \u00a0Everyone needed to hear these extraordinary, life giving words. Right?<\/p>\n<p>Well this time (sisters) it\u2019s for all for you! Listen up&#8230;.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cCongratulations!<\/p>\n<p>Today is your day.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re off to Great Places!<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re off and away!<\/p>\n<p>You have brains in your head.<\/p>\n<p>You have feet in your shoes.<\/p>\n<p>You can steer yourself any direction you choose.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re on your own.<\/p>\n<p>And you know what you know.<\/p>\n<p>And YOU are the guy who\u2019ll decide where to go.<\/p>\n<p>So\u2026<\/p>\n<p>be your name Buxbaum or Bixby or Bray or Mordecai Ali Van Allen O\u2019Shea, You\u2019re off to Great Places!<\/p>\n<p>Today is your day!<\/p>\n<p>Your mountain is waiting. So\u2026get on your way!\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Oh The Places You\u2019ll Go! ~DR. SEUSS<\/p>\n<p>Are you ready to leave the comfort zone and get on your way?<\/p>\n<p>Open the door &#8230; grab hands&#8230;eyes open or squeezed shut&#8230;..leap, jump or take the first small step and stay tuned to Red Shoe.<\/p>\n<p>Coming up:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Experts in <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmywordjournal.com\/redshoezone\/get-beautiful-glowing-skin\/\" target=\"_blank\">beauty<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/ohmywordjournal.com\/redshoezone\/healthy-aging-from-a-yummy\/\" target=\"_blank\">fitness<\/a> and <a href=\"%20https:\/\/ohmywordjournal.com\/redshoezone\/style-maven\/\" target=\"_blank\">style<\/a> answer your questions and help unleash your YUMMIEST self<\/li>\n<li>Strategies to ignite creativity, rejuvenate soul, discover passion, bring clarity and leave you with joy and excitement to live your dreams.<\/li>\n<li>More IN HER SHOES stories &#8211; ordinary women courageously stepping up and out in Life Part II<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<span class=\"et_bloom_bottom_trigger\"><\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[comfort zone] \u2013 noun.\u00a0a situation or position in which a person feels secure, comfortable and in control. 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