I remember once walking by the Peace Corps offices in Washington, DC, where in the window there was a sign that read: “You will meet some amazing people, including yourself”.
For most of us, it takes leaving our ‘comfort zones’ in order to discover a deeper dimension of ourselves, that we never knew existed.
Creature comforts, fixed mindsets and deep seated behavior patterns keep us tethered to our self-imposed limits. Whereas, new people and circumstances that may challenge us at first, are ultimately how we break free of our molds to advance forward in life.
Who was the first one to experience this? Abraham.
God told Abraham “Lech Lecha - Go to Yourself…” by leaving your home of origin (in every sense of the word), you will discover many new things, also about yourself. Your highest self!
Like Abraham, we are called upon to take a similar ‘leap of faith’ out of our own comfort zones. While it may feel risky and unsettling at first, ultimately that is the path towards discovering our own Promised Land.