Are You Dead Or Just Comfortable?

Are you hearing people talk about how uncomfortable they are these days? Kind of makes sense given all the uncomfortable changes accompanying this fine recession we find ourselves in. I attended a conference last week in San Francisco where one of the speakers said something that to some, sounded a bit outrageous. His comment: "Let's not waste a good recession." His point had to do with the opportunity hiding in the turmoil, and the difference between the recession going on "out there" and the recession going on in your head. While it is understandable that you might be contracting internally right along with the contractions taking place externally, contraction is not required. In fact, in the midst of all the external contractions, there are numerous opportunities to take stock inwardly, and discover both how you give up control over your inner experience and contract right along with the recession, and how you can take charge and expand even in the face of uncertainty and recession. This week I'd like to take a short look at something that helps keep some of us trapped, something old and well known - the Comfort Zone. Continue reading on The Huffington Post