the gift of tension

“Without tension, it’s easier to stay where we are.” – Seth Godin

The easiest thing to do is to stay where you are.  To not risk, to not take chances, and ultimately, not to grow.

It’s tension that makes us stronger, it’s tension that takes us to another level.  Even though, it’s often tension that we avoid.

I don’t like change but I usually dive head first into it. I look to avoid tension, but when I face it head on, I usually come out better.  Because on the other end, I’m someone new, someone stronger, someone wiser. 

It’s ok to grieve what you’re leaving behind or to celebrate what you’re leaving behind.  And take the tension head-on.  On the other side of it, I think you’ll like who you’ll become.