Life is full of uncomfortability. Birth itself is a shift from warm, nurturing safety to cold, terrifying chaos, and it is our very first experience of Divine Discomfort. Life is a complicated, magnificent, and nuanced glory and living it is bound to be uncomfortable. This Black History Month we’re exploring lessons learned from being uncomfortable and how putting down the need to be comfortable allows space for transformation. We consider the universal pain of exclusion and oppression and open ourselves to the pull of our vision of a world that works for everyone. We end the month recognizing that being uncomfortable is the least of our concerns, because we have love work to do.
“Change is uncomfortable, which means life can be uncomfortable. In Science of Mind the discomfort of change highlights the importance of embracing conscious awareness, positive (not wishful) thinking that is based in principle, and aligning our beliefs with the creative power of the universe. By embracing change with openness and releasing resistance, we can experience personal growth and create a more fulfilling life.” -Rev. Sonia Russell
One shift or transformation out of being comfortable is noticing if we are embracing Foreboding Joy.
Foreboding Joy-“If you’re afraid to lean into good news, wonderful moments and joy- if you find yourself waiting for the other shoe to drop-you are not alone. It’s called “Forboarding Joy”, and most of us experience it.” -Brene Brown
A red flag that points to Foreboding Joy in our life is to notice if we lose our tolerance for vulnerability. Very few emotions are more frightening than joy, because we believe if we allow ourselves to feel joy, we are courting disaster. When the monkey mind or those internal mental loops start taking over this is the time to embrace vulnerability and to haul out that Oh So Sacred Gratitude Practice!