Find Something New

When was the last time you went shopping in a new store? When was the last time you ventured out from where you "normally" or "habitually" shop to experience something new? Sometimes half the fear is just what is on the other side of the door. Do you fear you won't find something you like? Do you fear it won't fit as well as things at "the other" place? Do fear it won't fit the same or it will be just to hard to find something? It is the same fear that stops us from seeing what is on the other side of the door in our life.

When we stay in old patterns it doesn't allow for something new. We were created to live glorious lives. I understand all to well the fear. Sometimes I get stuck in old habits and patterns of thinking in fear of the pain of leaving the old. I mean if I go to a new store will I find people there that like me and treat me as well? (The store could be a metaphor for anything in your life) Will I feel as comfortable in the new store? What if I get to the new store and it wasn't what I expected and I am disappointed?

I think we all have these fears, but a good friend said to me this week..."The pain of not going is just as bad if not worse" then just walking through the door, what ever that door might be.

Take a step toward the door and when you get there walk through. There are so many wonderful new and bright things for you to try on that will just fit perfectly!