Thrown Out Of The Nest

"To be fully alive, fully human, and completely awake

is to be continually thrown out of the nest."

Pema Chodron

We become too complacent when we are comfortable in our nest.  Life circulates, as change, stirring situations that tend to throw us out of our comfort zone.  If we avoid or deny turbulence forthcoming, we are deceiving ourselves.  Bravery and courage are often times required to reshape our habitat.

Self-respect strengthens when we are truthful with ourselves.  By keeping our intentions clear and maintaining focus, core values are tools for transition.  With the use of 'out of the box' thinking, we can rebuild a nest with clarity about who we have become.

The task of unfolding into the best we can be, sometimes calls for us to forget what we have been taught and broaden our perspectives.  What was once true for us, may be totally powerless as we move forward.  If we are open to the strange ideas of others, we will learn to expand and decorate our nest with compassion.  We learn through speculation, exploration, and alignment with who we are today.