Beyond the Bubble

Rency Clyde Leynes Paradina

We will always prefer the safe, familiar, and predictable path.
But growth hardly prospers in the bubble of comfort.
It depends on us to pop the bubble and take a step outside of the familiar path.

Taking a risk is standing at the edge of the bubble, looking at what is being reflected outside.
The view will overwhelm you with doubt, thoughts of failure, and feelings of regret.
Suddenly, you miss the comfort that protects you from disappointment, but you know it will also shield you from realizing your potential.

The guts to pop the bubble and take the risk is confidence.
The confidence that will acknowledge a bad outcome and use it as an inspiration to continue.
We take risks to develop ourselves, explore, and venture into new possibilities.
So, step out and live boldly with courage and confidence.

Originally Published in The Lycean Times