Thank you for sharing this – it’s a powerful, real-world example that gets right to the heart of so many of these ideas. I really appreciate you sharing this.
You've perfectly described the flip side of the "chasing comfort" theme. You have intentionally chosen not to chase comfort. You've embraced the discomfort of debt because you recognize it's a necessary step toward the meaningful direction you've chosen for your new business. That takes real courage and commitment, and you should acknowledge yourself for that.
That "horrible feeling" you described is completely understandable. It’s the very real price of stepping outside your comfort zone to build something new. You're not doing anything wrong by feeling it; you're feeling the reality of the commitment you've made.
This situation brings a few of our other themes into practice:
Embracing Discomfort: You are doing this right now! The challenge isn't to make the "yuck" feeling disappear, but perhaps to change your relationship with it. Instead of just feeling it, can you mindfully observe it? Notice it when it arises and say to yourself, "There is that feeling of discomfort. It is here because I am building something important." This small shift from being the feeling to observing the feeling can create a bit of space and clarity.
Self-Compassion: This is a perfect time to practice what we explored in the newsletter on kindness. It's not about making excuses, but about being kind to yourself while navigating this hard process. Acknowledging "This is tough, and it's okay that I feel uncomfortable" is an act of self-compassion that builds the resilience you need.
Process > Achievement: Right now, you are deep in the process. The discomfort is part of that process. Your focus can be on the daily, consistent actions you are taking to move the business forward. Each small step, each bit of progress, is a win in the process, and that's where you can place your attention.
It sounds like you've made a very deliberate and difficult choice to stay true to your path. That's the essence of mindful, impactful action. The discomfort is a testament to the fact that you're taking a real risk on something you care about.
Thank you for sharing this – it’s a powerful, real-world example that gets right to the heart of so many of these ideas. I really appreciate you sharing this.
You've perfectly described the flip side of the "chasing comfort" theme. You have intentionally chosen not to chase comfort. You've embraced the discomfort of debt because you recognize it's a necessary step toward the meaningful direction you've chosen for your new business. That takes real courage and commitment, and you should acknowledge yourself for that.
That "horrible feeling" you described is completely understandable. It’s the very real price of stepping outside your comfort zone to build something new. You're not doing anything wrong by feeling it; you're feeling the reality of the commitment you've made.
This situation brings a few of our other themes into practice:
Embracing Discomfort: You are doing this right now! The challenge isn't to make the "yuck" feeling disappear, but perhaps to change your relationship with it. Instead of just feeling it, can you mindfully observe it? Notice it when it arises and say to yourself, "There is that feeling of discomfort. It is here because I am building something important." This small shift from being the feeling to observing the feeling can create a bit of space and clarity.
Self-Compassion: This is a perfect time to practice what we explored in the newsletter on kindness. It's not about making excuses, but about being kind to yourself while navigating this hard process. Acknowledging "This is tough, and it's okay that I feel uncomfortable" is an act of self-compassion that builds the resilience you need.
Process > Achievement: Right now, you are deep in the process. The discomfort is part of that process. Your focus can be on the daily, consistent actions you are taking to move the business forward. Each small step, each bit of progress, is a win in the process, and that's where you can place your attention.
It sounds like you've made a very deliberate and difficult choice to stay true to your path. That's the essence of mindful, impactful action. The discomfort is a testament to the fact that you're taking a real risk on something you care about.
Thank you for this discussion!