tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269648634709183279.post2940641500278747245..comments2023-10-21T06:41:09.118-07:00Comments on Random Enlightenment: Do Hard Things: Getting Out of Your Comfort ZoneMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15292824227963056711noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269648634709183279.post-36037392480000329672008-10-30T15:22:00.000-07:002008-10-30T15:22:00.000-07:00Signing my contract with my producer was the bigge...Signing my contract with my producer was the biggest step out of my comfort zone I have ever made. It's exhilarating and makes me want to throw up all at the same time! <BR/><BR/>I'm sure you will do awesome in your step into the unknown. Enjoy it! And try not to throw up!<BR/><BR/>Love,<BR/>MicheleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269648634709183279.post-62678308022961941322008-10-30T10:05:00.000-07:002008-10-30T10:05:00.000-07:00Don't know if you've read the book "The Yikes Zone...Don't know if you've read the book "The Yikes Zone" but your post brought back memories of this book. Written by a ski instructor it definately has something to offer anyone about surrendering to your fears. Here's some reviews on Amazon<BR/>http://www.amazon.com/review/product/0525946381<BR/><BR/>p.s. I bought this book after a particularily terrifying ski experience in which I realized my childhood "no fear" had left me! I was having a hard time getting back on skiis!! Anyway, I found it an all around good read on this subject!Staceyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09792988908227647278noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269648634709183279.post-80971855317701499792008-10-30T09:00:00.000-07:002008-10-30T09:00:00.000-07:00Hi Mark. I came across your blog through some oth...Hi Mark. I came across your blog through some others that I read.<BR/><BR/>I can relate as far as trying to stay ‘comfortable’. I have been lucky enough to be part of a church that has helped me to stretch and grow. Sometimes, though, I’m tempted to think “ok, God, look how far I’ve come, can’t I just stay where I am now?”. I went from being unable to speak AT ALL in group situations (Bible studies or small groups), to reading scripture during the service, teaching Sunday School, leading a small group, being chairman of the service. These things are easy for some people, but for me each step was huge. I feel like I’ve been stretched as much as I can be, but somehow I think God has other plans.<BR/><BR/>For me, the stretching initially was helping me to be able to share and participate (helping ME to grow), but now it’s helping me to be a leader (helping OTHERS to grow).<BR/><BR/>From experience (where I have failed at times), I would just say this: as someone looks to ‘get out of their comfort zone’, they should at the same time make sure that they’re maintaining a healthy relationship with God (active prayer life, time spent with Him and in His word). Also, if getting out of your comfort zone means leading, then make sure you know what you believe, and that it agrees with what your church believes. This isn’t necessarily directed at you, Mark , but are just my thoughts.<BR/><BR/>Oops, my comment turned into more of a post, sorry. Might have to restart my own blog.<BR/><BR/>PS. Mark, I wouldn’t mind talking to you some time about your real estate adventures.<BR/>Oh…and good luck with your sermon!<BR/><BR/>Rick<BR/>thepenners <@> gmail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269648634709183279.post-9260319264849294182008-10-30T08:42:00.000-07:002008-10-30T08:42:00.000-07:00The phrase "stepping out of your comfort zone" wil...The phrase "stepping out of your comfort zone" will forever and always be associated with Mr. Mark Westman!Jay Boazhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14499002361030996927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-269648634709183279.post-11503295116562884842008-10-30T06:44:00.000-07:002008-10-30T06:44:00.000-07:00Whenever I hear that phrase, Mark, I see your name...Whenever I hear that phrase, Mark, I see your name flashing in my brain! haha I heard it so much while in drama and it was awesome! Ok, at the time it didn't really seem that amazing...but now I love it that you helped me step out of my comfort zone! Ahhh good times!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com